데이지
deiji
The English word 'daisy' is translated into Korean as 데이지 (deiji).
데이지 is the most common and widely recognized way to say 'daisy' in Korean, referring to the flower (Bellis perennis). The same word is also used as a female given name.
Meaning: Bellis perennis (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
deiji
Did you know?
- While 데이지 is a phonetic loanword, Koreans also use the term 마가렛 for a similar type of daisy, specifically the Marguerite daisy.
- In Korea, the word 데이지 is frequently used in the names of small, aesthetic cafes and boutiques to evoke a sense of European charm.
- While 데이지 is the botanical term, many Koreans use the native Korean word 구절초 to refer to types of white daisy-like wildflowers found in the mountains.
Examples in context
- 오늘 엄마에게 데이지 꽃을 선물했어.Today, I gave daisy flowers to my mom.
- 데이지가 정말 예뻐요.de-i-ji-ga jeong-mal ye-ppeo-yo.The daisy is really pretty.
- 화분에 데이지를 심었어요.hwa-bun-e de-i-ji-reul sim-eoss-eo-yo.I planted a daisy in the flowerpot.
- 들판에 데이지가 가득해요.deul-pan-e de-i-ji-ga ga-deuk-hae-yo.The field is full of daisies.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Jihun are looking at flowers in a park.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨, 이 하얀 꽃 이름이 뭐예요?Jihun ssi, i hayan kkot ireumi mwoyeyo?Jihun, what is the name of this white flower?
- 지훈 Ji-hun이건 데이지라는 꽃이에요.Igeon deijiraneun kkochieyo.This is a flower called a daisy.
- 서연 Seo-yeon데이지 정말 귀엽게 생겼네요.Deiji jeongmal gwiyeopge saenggyeotneyo.The daisy looks really cute.
- 지훈 Ji-hun맞아요, 아주 깨끗한 느낌이에요.Majayo, aju kkaekkeutan neukkimieyo.Right, it feels very clean.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daisy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
