How to Say “Daniel” in Korean

다니엘
Daniel[ta̠nie̞ɭ]
다니엘 is the Korean way to say the male given name Daniel.
다니엘 is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)

How do you pronounce it?

Daniel

Did you know?

  • While 다니엘 is a biblical name, many Koreans use it as an 'English name' for international travel or business even if they were not born with it.
  • When writing about a person named 다니엘, Korean speakers will use the honorific particle 'ssi' after the name, such as 다니엘 씨, to show basic respect.
  • Because Korean is a syllable-timed language, 다니엘 is pronounced as three distinct beats, whereas the English 'Daniel' usually blends into two.

Examples in context

  • 다니엘이 발이 걸려서 배 밖으로 떨어졌어.
    Daniel tripped and fell overboard.
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  • 다니엘은 지금 집에 있어요.
    Daniel-eun jigeum jibe isseoyo.
    Daniel is at home right now.
  • 제 친구 이름은 다니엘이에요.
    Je chin-gu ireum-eun Daniel-ieyo.
    My friend's name is Daniel.

Example conversation

Do-hyeon asks Seo-yeon about a new person in their group.

  1. 도현 Do-hyeon

    서연 씨, 다니엘 씨 알아요?
    Seo-yeon ssi, Daniel ssi arayo?
    Seo-yeon, do you know Daniel?
  2. 서연 Seo-yeon

    네, 다니엘 씨는 아주 친절해요.
    Ne, Daniel ssi-neun aju chinjeol-haeyo.
    Yes, Daniel is very kind.
  3. 도현 Do-hyeon

    다니엘 씨가 오늘 오나요?
    Daniel ssi-ga oneul onayo?
    Is Daniel coming today?
  4. 서연 Seo-yeon

    아마 오후에 올 거예요.
    Ama ohu-e ol geoyeyo.
    He will probably come in the afternoon.

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