수리수리마수리
surisurimasuri
The Korean equivalent of the English phrase "abracadabra" is 수리수리마수리 (surisurimasuri).
수리수리마수리 is used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.
Meaning: used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed (intj)
Which one should you use?
The direct phonetic translation of the English word "Abracadabra" is 아브라카다브라.
How do you pronounce it?
surisurimasuri
Did you know?
- The phrase 수리수리마수리 is derived from the 'Heart Sutra' of Buddhism, specifically a mantra used to clear the mind of delusions.
- In Korean pop culture and children's shows, 수리수리마수리 is often paired with a specific hand gesture of swirling the fingers to emphasize the 'casting' of a spell.
- In Korean shamanic traditions, repetitive chanting of similar sounds is used to induce trance-like states, a structure that is mirrored in this common magic phrase.
Examples in context
- 당신들에게 멋진 마술을 보여드리죠! 아브라카다브라!I will show you a wonderful magic trick! Abracadabra!
- 'Abracadabra'는 한국어로 '아브라카다브라'예요!'Abracadabra' is '아브라카다브라' in Korean!
- 수리수리마수리, 짠!surisurimasuri, jjan!Abracadabra, ta-da!
- 수리수리마수리라고 외쳤어요.surisurimasari-rago oechyeosseoyo.I shouted, abracadabra.
- 마술사가 수리수리마수리라고 말했어요.masulsa-ga surisurimasari-rago malhaesseoyo.The magician said, abracadabra.
Example conversation
Subin is showing a magic trick to Dohyun.
- 수빈 Su-bin도현아, 내 마술 잘 봐.Dohyeona, nae masul jal bwa.Dohyun, watch my magic trick carefully.
- 도현 Do-hyeon우와, 진짜 궁금해!uwa, jinjja gunggeumhae!Wow, I'm really curious!
- 수빈 Su-bin수리수리마수리! 동전이 사라졌어.surisurimasuri! dongjeoni sarajyeosseo.Abracadabra! The coin is gone.
- 도현 Do-hyeon대박! 어떻게 한 거야?daebak! eotteoke han geoya?Amazing! How did you do that?
