요르단
Yoreudan[joɾɯda̠n]
The English phrase Jordan is translated into Korean as 요르단 (Yoreudan).
요르단 is the name of the country Jordan.
Meaning: country (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Yoreudan
Did you know?
- In Korean gospel songs and hymns, the phrase 요단강을 건너다, meaning 'crossing the Jordan River', is a common metaphor for passing away to heaven.
- While 요르단 refers to the country, the Jordan River is often referred to in a religious context as 요단강.
- While English speakers use 'Jordan' as both a country and a common first name, a Korean speaker would recognize 요르단 exclusively as the country name, as person names are constructed differently.
Examples in context
- 조던 씨, 만나서 반갑습니다.Hello, Mr. Jordan. It's nice to meet you.
- 요르단은 중동에 있어요.yoreudaneun jungdong-e isseoyo.Jordan is in the Middle East.
- 저는 요르단 여행을 가고 싶어요.jeoneun yoreudan yeohaeng-eul gago sipeoyo.I want to travel to Jordan.
- 요르단은 정말 아름다운 나라예요.yoreudaneun jeongmal areumdaun narayeyo.Jordan is a truly beautiful country.
Example conversation
Minjun and Jieun are talking about their travel plans.
- 민준 Min-jun지은 씨, 이번 휴가 때 어디에 가요?Jieun ssi, ibeon hyuga ttae eodie gayo?Jieun, where are you going this vacation?
- 지은 Ji-eun저는 요르단에 가려고 해요.Jeoneun Yoreudane garyeogo haeyo.I am planning to go to Jordan.
- 민준 Min-jun와, 정말 멋진 계획이네요!Wa, jeongmal meotjin gyehoe-ineyo!Wow, that is a really cool plan!
- 지은 Ji-eun고마워요, 민준 씨.Gomawoyo, Minjun ssi.Thank you, Minjun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jordan” translations and entries 요르단, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
