예수 그리스도
Yesu Geuriseudo
The English phrase "Jesus Christ" is expressed in Korean as 예수 그리스도 (Yesu Geuriseudo).
In Korean, this phrase is used as an expletive or an oath.
Meaning: expletive or oath (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
Yesu Geuriseudo
Did you know?
- The word 그리스도 is actually a loanword from Portuguese rather than originating from Greek or Latin directly into Korean.
- In many Korean contexts, using the name of a religious figure as an expletive is often viewed more as blasphemy than a linguistic slip, making it much riskier to use than the English equivalent.
- In Korean cinema, subtitles often translate the generic Korean exclamation 아이구 ('aigoo') as 'Jesus Christ' to help English viewers understand the level of frustration.
Examples in context
- 지난 주일에 예수 그리스도에 대해 배웠어요.Last Sunday, I learned about Jesus Christ.
- 제 어머니는 믿음을 갖고 예수님을 따르고 계십니다.My mother believes in Jesus Christ and follows Him.
- 예수님이 우리의 구원자이십니다.Jesus Christ is our savior.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo sees a huge mess in the kitchen.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo예수 그리스도, 지은아! 이게 다 뭐야?Yesu Geuriseudo, Jieun-a! Ige da mwoya?Jesus Christ, Jieun! What is all this?
- 지은 Ji-eun미안해, 현우야. 실수로 쏟았어.Mianhae, Hyeonu-ya. Silsuro ssodasseo.I'm sorry, Hyunwoo. I spilled it by mistake.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo청소하는 데 한 시간은 걸리겠다.Cheongsohaneun de han siganeun geolligetda.It's going to take an hour to clean this up.
- 지은 Ji-eun내가 금방 다 치울게.Naega geumbang da chiulge.I'll clean it all up right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 그리스도, CC BY-SA 4.0.
