오드리
Odeuri
The English female given name Audrey is written as 오드리 (Odeuri) in Korean.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Odeuri
Did you know?
- In Korea, 오드리 헵번 (Audrey Hepburn) is an enduring icon of elegance. Her name is often used in fashion and beauty contexts to signify a 'classic' or 'timeless' aesthetic.
- When writing 오드리 in a formal context, Koreans may add 'ssi' (씨) after the name. While 'Audrey-ssi' sounds like a title in English, in Korean it is the standard way to show basic politeness to an equal.
- If a Korean person adopts the name 오드리, they may still use a different, native Korean name for legal documents and family settings, as foreign names are often used as 'English names' for professional or social circles.
Examples in context
- 오드리는 아주 우아해요.Odeuri-neun aju uahae-yo.Audrey is very elegant.
- 제 친구 이름은 오드리예요.Je chin-gu ireum-eun O-deu-ri-ye-yo.My friend's name is Audrey.
- 오드리가 영화에 출연해요.O-deu-ri-ga yeong-hwa-e chul-ryeon-hae-yo.Audrey appears in the movie.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Minji are talking about a new coworker.
- 지훈 Ji-hun민지 씨, 오드리 씨를 알아요?Minji ssi, Odeuri ssireul arayo?Minji, do you know Audrey?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 오드리는 정말 친절해요.Ne, Odeurineun jeongmal chinjeolhaeyo.Yes, Audrey is really kind.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그녀는 어느 나라에서 왔나요?Geunyeoneun eoneu naraeseo wannayo?Which country is she from?
- 민지 Min-ji오드리는 미국에서 왔어요.Odeurineun migugeseo wasseoyo.Audrey came from America.
