제미니
jemini
The English phrase "gemini" (referring to someone with the Gemini star sign) is translated into Korean as 제미니 (jemini).
제미니 is used to refer to a person who has the Gemini star sign.
Meaning: someone who has the Gemini star sign (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word for Gemini in Korean is 쌍둥이자리.
How do you pronounce it?
jemini
Did you know?
- The word 자리 in 쌍둥이자리 also refers to a physical seat, meaning a Korean speaker might use the same word for their 'seat' at a restaurant and their 'zodiac sign'.
- When talking about the Gemini sign, Koreans may use the adjective 변덕스럽다 ('fickle') to describe the personality trait associated with it, which is a very strong and common cultural stereotype.
- The phrase 쌍둥이 can be used as a playful nickname for two people who are always seen together, even if they are not biologically related or share a star sign.
Example conversation
Subin and Minjun are talking about their zodiac signs.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨는 별자리가 뭐예요?Minjun ssineun byeoljariga mwoyeyo?Minjun, what is your star sign?
- 민준 Min-jun저는 제미니예요. 수빈 씨는요?jeoneun jemini-yeyo. Subin ssineun-yo?I am a Gemini. How about you, Subin?
- 수빈 Su-bin저는 게자리예요.jeoneun gejari-yeyo.I am a Cancer.
- 민준 Min-jun정말 잘 어울리시네요.jeongmal jal eoul-risineyo.That really suits you.
