지수
jisu
지수 (jisu) is the Korean given name Jisoo.
지수 is a common Korean given name. When addressing someone named Jisoo in a casual or friendly way, you may add a suffix to the name.
How does it change in a sentence?
In informal Korean, the suffix 야 is added to the end of the name to create the casual form 지수야.
How do you pronounce it?
jisu
Did you know?
- In a mathematical context, the exact same pronunciation 지수 is used to mean 'exponent' or 'index'.
- Depending on the Chinese characters chosen by the parents, 지수 can have dozens of different meanings, such as 'wisdom and longevity' or 'will and flower'.
- In Korea, the gender of a person named 지수 cannot be determined by the name alone, as it is used frequently for both boys and girls.
Examples in context
- 지수 씨, 만나서 반갑습니다.Hello, Ms. Jisoo. Nice to meet you.
- 지수 씨는 학생이에요.Jisoo ssineun haksaeng-ieyo.Jisoo is a student.
- 제 친구 이름은 지수예요.Je chin-gu ireum-eun Jisoo-yeyo.My friend's name is Jisoo.
- 지수는 어디에 있어요?Jisoo-neun eodie isseoyo?Where is Jisoo?
Example conversation
Jihoon and Jieun are talking about their mutual friend at a cafe.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지수 씨를 아세요?Jisoo ssireul aseyo?Do you know Jisoo?
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 지수 씨는 제 친구예요.Ne, Jisoo ssineun je chin-gu-yeyo.Yes, Jisoo is my friend.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지수 씨는 오늘 와요?Jisoo ssineun oneul wayo?Is Jisoo coming today?
- 지은 Ji-eun아니요, 지수 씨는 지금 바빠요.Aniyo, Jisoo ssineun jigeum bappayo.No, Jisoo is busy right now.
