시리야
siriya
The English phrase "hey siri" is translated into Korean as 시리야 (siriya) when activating the Apple virtual assistant.
This phrase is used as a wake word to activate the Apple virtual assistant in Korean.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the name Siri followed by the particle 야.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle 야 is a vocative particle added to the end of a name ending in a vowel to call someone's attention.
How do you pronounce it?
siriya
Did you know?
- Using 야 to call a stranger or a superior in real life is considered very rude or aggressive in Korean culture.
- If Siri ended in a consonant, the wake word would change to 시리야's counterpart, 시리아, using the particle 아 instead.
- While 시리야 is the wake word, users cannot use this casual calling style with most other automated services in Korea that use formal language.
Examples in context
- 시리야, 내일 날씨 알려줘.siriya, naeil nalssi allyeojwo.Hey Siri, tell me tomorrow's weather.
- 시리야, 지금 몇 시야?siriya, jigeum myeot siya?Hey Siri, what time is it now?
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Jieun are sitting in a cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo시리야, 음악 좀 틀어줘.siriya, eumak jom teureojwo.Hey Siri, play some music.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우야, 너무 시끄러운 노래는 안 돼.hyunuyya, neomu sikkeureoun noraeneun an dwae.Hyunwoo, not a song that's too loud.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그럼 잔잔한 노래로 해달라고 할게.geureom janjanhan noraero haedallago halge.Then I'll ask for a calm song.
- 지은 Ji-eun그래, 그게 좋겠다.geurae, geuge joketda.Okay, that would be good.
