아만
aman
아만 (aman) is the Korean way to say the proper name Aman.
아만 is used as a proper name to refer to a specific person.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is aman.
Did you know?
- While 아만 is a proper name, the same word is used in Korean to mean 'arrogance' or 'pride'.
- Because 아만 is also a term for pride, using it as a name in Korea can create a linguistic irony depending on the person's character.
- In a Buddhist context, the concept behind 아만 refers to the attachment to the 'self' that prevents spiritual enlightenment.
Examples in context
- 아만 씨는 어디에 있어요?Aman ssi-neun eodi-e isseoyo?Where is Aman?
- 어제 아만을 만났어요.Eoje Aman-eul mannasseoyo.I met Aman yesterday.
- 아만은 정말 친절한 사람이에요.Aman-eun jeongmal chinjeolhan saram-ieyo.Aman is a very kind person.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are looking for their friend in a cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo아만 씨가 왔어요?Aman ssiga wasseoyo?Did Aman arrive?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 아만이 저기 있어요.Ne, Amani jeogi isseoyo.Yes, Aman is over there.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 반갑네요!Jeongmal bangapneyo!It's so good to see him!
- 수빈 Su-bin같이 인사하러 가요.Gati insahareo gayo.Let's go greet him together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 아만, CC BY-SA 4.0.
