시리야
siriya
The English phrase "hi siri" is translated into Korean as 시리야 (siriya).
This phrase is used as a voice command to wake up and activate the Apple virtual assistant.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 시리야 uses the informal vocative particle 야 because the virtual assistant is treated as a close or familiar entity.
How do you pronounce it?
siriya
Did you know?
- The particle 야 is only used for people or things without a final consonant in their name, meaning a different particle 아 would be required if the assistant's name ended in a consonant.
- While 시리야 is used for the assistant, using the particle 야 with a human adult or a stranger in Korea would be considered very rude.
- The command 시리야 follows the same grammatical pattern used when calling out to a pet or a very young child in Korea.
Examples in context
- 안녕, Siri야. 오늘의 날씨 좀 알려줄래?Hi Siri, could you tell me today's weather?
- 시리야, 내일 날씨 알려줘.Siriya, naeil nalssi allyeojwo.Hi Siri, tell me tomorrow's weather.
- 시리야, 노래 좀 틀어줘.Siriya, norae jom teureojwo.Hi Siri, play some music.
Example conversation
Dohyun is using his phone in front of Minji.
- 도현 Do-hyeon시리야, 민지한테 전화해줘.Siriya, Minji-hante jeonhwahaejwo.Hi Siri, call Minji.
- 민지 Min-ji왜 전화로 해? 바로 옆에 있잖아.Wae jeonhwayo hae? Baro yeope itjana.Why call her? I'm right next to you.
- 도현 Do-hyeon그냥 테스트 해본 거야.Geunyang teseuteu haebon geoya.I was just testing it.
- 민지 Min-ji정말 엉뚱해.Jeongmal eongttunghae.You are so silly.
