이삭
isak[isʰa̠k̚]
이삭 (isak) is the Korean way to say the male given name Isaac.
이삭 is used as a male given name, specifically for the name Isaac.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
isak
Did you know?
- The name 이삭 shares its written form with the Korean word for 'ear of grain', such as an 'ear of corn'.
- While 이삭 is the phonetic translation for the biblical name, many Koreans with this name have separate 'Hanja' characters that give the name a different meaning.
- If a Korean speaker uses 이삭 as a name, they may occasionally be teased with puns related to 'picking up grain' due to the word's double meaning.
Examples in context
- 이삭은 정말 친절해요.Isak-eun jeongmal chinjeolhaeyo.Isaac is really kind.
- 이삭의 성은 무엇인가요?Isak-ui seong-eun mueosingayo?What is Isaac's last name?
- 이삭은 지금 집에 있어요.Isak-eun jigeum jibe isseoyo.Isaac is at home now.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new colleague.
- 지훈 Ji-hun새로 온 직원이 누구예요?Saero on jigwoni nuguyeyo?Who is the new employee?
- 서연 Seo-yeon이삭이에요.Isak-ieyo.It's Isaac.
- 지훈 Ji-hun이삭 씨는 어디서 왔어요?Isak ssi-neun eodiseo wasseoyo?Where did Isaac come from?
- 서연 Seo-yeon미국에서 왔어요.Miguk-eseo wasseoyo.He came from America.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 이삭, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
