물병자리
mulbyeongjari
The English phrase 'aquarius' is translated into Korean as 물병자리 (mulbyeongjari).
물병자리 is used as the name for the astrological sign Aquarius.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 물 (water), 병 (jar/bottle) and 자리 (constellation/seat), literally meaning 'water jar constellation'.
How do you pronounce it?
mulbyeongjari
Did you know?
- In Korean, if you want to ask someone's zodiac sign, you would use the word 띠 (tti), but this refers to the twelve animal signs like the Dragon or Tiger rather than the Western constellations.
- Unlike English, where 'Aquarius' is a Latin word, the Korean 물병자리 is a descriptive name that tells you exactly what the constellation looks like.
- The word 병 (byeong) used in 물병자리 can refer to a glass bottle, but in historical contexts, it specifically evokes the image of a traditional earthenware jar.
Examples in context
- 저는 물병자리입니다.I am an Aquarius.
- 그녀는 물병자리의 특징을 가지고 있어요.She has the characteristics of an Aquarius.
- 제 별자리는 물병자리입니다.je byeoljareun mulbyeongjari-imnida.My astrological sign is Aquarius.
- 물병자리 특징이 뭐예요?mulbyeongjari teukjing-i mwoyeyo?What are the characteristics of Aquarius?
Example conversation
Subin and Dohyun are talking about their zodiac signs.
- 수빈 Su-bin도현 씨는 별자리가 뭐예요?dohyeon ssineun byeoljariga mwoyeyo?Dohyun, what is your zodiac sign?
- 도현 Do-hyeon저는 물병자리예요. 수빈 씨는요?jeoneun mulbyeongjari-yeyo. subin ssineun-yo?I am an Aquarius. How about you, Subin?
- 수빈 Su-bin저는 사자자리예요.jeoneun sajajari-yeyo.I am a Leo.
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말 잘 어울리네요!jeongmal jal eoul-lineyo!That suits you really well!
