크리스
Keuriseu
In Korean, the masculine given name Chris is written as 크리스 (Keuriseu).
크리스 is the most common and direct way to say the name Chris in Korean.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a sentence, the name can change based on its grammatical role: add the subject marker 가 to create 크리스가 when Chris is the subject or add the object marker 를 to create 크리스를 when Chris is the object of a verb.
How do you pronounce it?
Keuriseu
Did you know?
- In some contexts, someone named 크리스 might be called 크리스 형 by a younger male or 크리스 오빠 by a younger female to show affection and kinship.
- While 크리스 is the phonetic spelling, some Koreans might create a 'Hanja' version of the name by picking Chinese characters with similar sounds to give the name a specific poetic meaning.
- Because Korean lacks a 'chr' consonant cluster, the name is forced into three distinct syllables: 크, 리, and 스.
Examples in context
- 크리스는 운전할 차가 없었어요.Chris didn't have a car to drive.This sentence is useful for seeing how 크리스 is used as a subject.Tatoeba #2834024 by 0ni, translation #423476 by CN
- 크리스야, 잘 지내고 있니?Chris, how have you been?
- 어, 크리스야! 저녁 식사하러 가자.Hey, Chris! Let's grab some dinner.
- 크리스는 정말 친절해요.Keuriseuneun jeongmal chinjeolhaeyo.Chris is really kind.
- 제 친구 이름은 크리스예요.Je chin-gu ireumeun Keurise-yeyo.My friend's name is Chris.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Seoyeon are talking about a new coworker at the office.
- 지훈 Ji-hun크리스 씨가 오늘 왔어요?Keurise ssiga oneul wasseoyo?Did Chris come today?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 크리스 씨는 지금 회의 중이에요.Ne, Keurise ssineun jigeum hoeui jung-ieyo.Yes, Chris is in a meeting right now.
- 지훈 Ji-hun아, 그렇군요.A, geureokun-yo.Oh, I see.
- 서연 Seo-yeon나중에 인사하러 가보세요.Najunge insahareo gaboseyo.Go say hello to him later.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
