케일럽
keilleop
The name Caleb is translated into Korean as 케일럽 (keilleop).
케일럽 is used to refer to the biblical character Caleb.
Meaning: biblical character (name)
How do you pronounce it?
keilleop
Did you know?
- The syllable 럽 is rarely found in native Korean words and is almost exclusively used for loanwords like 'love' or names like 케일럽.
- In Korean Bibles, the character Caleb is often paired with Joshua, and their relationship is a common cultural shorthand for loyalty and faith.
- Because 케일럽 is a foreign name, it is always written in the Korean alphabet, Hangul, rather than using Chinese characters (Hanja).
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 저는 Caleb입니다Hello, I am Caleb.
- 캘럽 씨는 어떻게 지내세요?How are you doing, Caleb?
- 안녕, 캘럽!Hi, Caleb!
- 케일럽은 성경 속 인물이에요.Keillebeun seonggyeong sok inmul-ieyo.Caleb is a biblical character.
- 케일럽의 이야기를 읽었어요.Keillebeui iyagi-reul ilgeosseoyo.I read the story of Caleb.
- 케일럽은 믿음이 강한 사람이었어요.Keillebeun mideumi ganghan saram-ieosseoyo.Caleb was a person of strong faith.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a book they are reading.
- 서연 Seo-yeon도현 씨, 케일럽에 대해 들어봤어요?Dohyeon ssi, Keillebe e daehae deoreobwasseoyo?Dohyeon, have you heard about Caleb?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 성경에서 본 적 있어요.Ne, seonggyeong-eseo bon jeok isseoyo.Yes, I have seen him in the Bible.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 대단한 인물이죠?Jeongmal daedanhan inmul-ijyo?He is quite an amazing figure, isn't he?
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요, 정말 인상 깊어요.Majayo, jeongmal insang gipeoyo.That's right, he is very impressive.
