헤이 구글
The English phrase "hey google" is translated into Korean as 헤이 구글.
Did you know?
- In Korean, the word 구글 can be a pun on the word 구글구글, an onomatopoeia used to describe the sound or sight of something bubbling or simmering.
- Some Korean users jokingly refer to their Google Assistant as a 비서 ('secretary'), reflecting a cultural tendency to personify digital assistants as professional staff.
- Because Korean has many different ways to say 'hey' depending on social hierarchy, using the English-style 헤이 feels uniquely modern and technological rather than social.
Examples in context
- 헤이 구글, 오늘 날씨 어때?hei gugeul, oneul nalssi eottae?Hey Google, how is the weather today?
- 헤이 구글, 노래 좀 틀어줘.hei gugeul, norae jom teureojwo.Hey Google, play some music.
- 헤이 구글, 지금 몇 시야?hei gugeul, jigeum myeot siya?Hey Google, what time is it now?
Example conversation
Jihoon and Jieun are in the living room.
- 지훈 Ji-hun헤이 구글, 내일 일정 뭐야?Hei Gugul, naeil iljeong mwoya?Hey Google, what is my schedule for tomorrow?
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 구글이 대답하고 있어요.Jihoon ssi, Guguli daedap-hago isseoyo.Jihoon, Google is answering you.
- 지훈 Ji-hun아, 정말 편리하네요.A, jeongmal pyeollihaneyo.Ah, it's really convenient.
- 지은 Ji-eun맞아요, 정말 똑똑해요.Majayo, jeongmal ttogttokhaeyo.That's true, it's very smart.
