해리
haeri[ˈhɛ(ː)ɾi]
The English name Harry is written as 해리 (haeri) in Korean.
해리 is the Korean transcription used for the male given name Harry.
How do you pronounce it?
haeri
Did you know?
- While it sounds identical to the English name, the Hanja transcription 海里 actually translates to 'nautical mile' in Korean.
- In a completely different context, the word 해리 can also mean 'to untie' or 'to resolve' a complex problem or knot.
- While 'Harry' is a common name in English, the transcription 해리 is relatively rare as a native Korean name.
Examples in context
- 너는 무슨 해리포터 책을 좋아해?What's your favorite Harry Potter book?This sentence is useful for showing how 해리 is used in the context of the Harry Potter series.Tatoeba #11105102 by intertime, translation #906772 by CK
- 하리 씨, 안녕하세요?Mr. Harry, how are you?
- 해리야, 뭐 해?Hey Harry, what are you doing?
- 해리는 친구예요.Haerineun chinguyeo.Harry is a friend.
- 그의 이름은 해리입니다.Geu-ui ireumeun Haerimnida.His name is Harry.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are talking about a new classmate.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo새로 온 학생 이름이 뭐야?Saero on haksaeng ireumi mwoya?What is the new student's name?
- 수빈 Su-bin해리라고 해.Haerirago hae.It's Harry.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo해리는 영국 사람이야?Haerineun Yeongguk saram-iya?Is Harry British?
- 수빈 Su-bin응, 맞아.Eung, maja.Yes, that's right.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 해리, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 해리, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
