코코
koko
The Korean phrase for the proper name Coco is 코코 (koko).
코코 is a proper name used for a person or a pet.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding 씨 results in the formal 코코 씨, while adding the casual suffix –야 results in 코코야.
How do you pronounce it?
koko
Did you know?
- While 코코 is used for names, the sound is also the onomatopoeia for a parrot's cry in some Korean children's songs.
- The syllable 코 translates to 'nose' in Korean, which can lead to playful puns when naming a pet with a prominent nose 코코.
- In Korean, names like 코코 are often perceived as 'foreign' or 'global' names because they lack traditional Sino-Korean roots.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 코코 씨. 제가 여기에 새로 입사한 신입 사원입니다.Hello, Coco-ssi. I'm the new employee who just joined here.
- 코코야, 같이 저녁을 먹으면 어때?Hey, Coco-ya, how about having dinner together?
- 코코는 정말 귀여워요.Kokoneun jeongmal gwiyeowoyo.Coco is really cute.
- 우리 강아지 이름은 코코예요.Uri gangaji ireumeun Kokoyeyo.My puppy's name is Coco.
- 코코야, 밥 먹자!Kokoya, bap meokja!Coco, let's eat!
Example conversation
Seoyeon is asking Minjun about his new pet.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준 씨, 강아지 이름이 뭐예요?Minjun ssi, gangaji ireumi mwoyeyo?Minjun, what is your puppy's name?
- 민준 Min-jun코코라고 해요.Kokorago haeyo.It is called Coco.
- 서연 Seo-yeon코코는 잘 지내요?Kokoneun jal jinaeyo?Is Coco doing well?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 아주 건강해요.Ne, aju geonganghaeyo.Yes, he is very healthy.
