주디
Judi
The English female given name Judy is translated into Korean as 주디 (Judi).
주디 is the name used for the female given name Judy.
How do you pronounce it?
Judi
Did you know?
- In Korean, 주디 sounds identical to the slang word for 'mouth' or 'snout' when used in a rude or aggressive way. This can lead to humorous misunderstandings in very informal settings.
- Korean uses a specific system called 'Loanword Orthography' to decide exactly how 'Judy' becomes 주디, ensuring every English speaker's name is mapped consistently.
- The syllable 디 (di) is quite rare in native Korean words, which makes the name 주디 sound unmistakably foreign to a native speaker's ear.
Examples in context
- 주디 씨, 안녕하세요?Hello, Ms. Judy.
- 유디 씨, 만나서 반갑습니다.Nice to meet you, Ms. Judy.
- 주디야, 뭐 해?Hey Judy, what are you up to?
- 유디야, 오늘 같이 영화 볼래?Judy, do you want to watch a movie together today?
- 제 이름은 [Your Name]입니다My name is [Your Name].
- 어떻게 불러드리면 되겠습니까?How should I address you?
- 주디는 정말 친절해요.Judy-neun jeongmal chinjeol-haeyo.Judy is very kind.
- 주디를 만나러 가요.Judy-reul mannareo gayo.I am going to meet Judy.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준 씨, 혹시 주디 알아요?Minjun ssi, hoksi Judy arayo?Minjun, do you happen to know Judy?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 주디는 제 동생이에요.Ne, Judy-neun je dongsaeng-ieyo.Yes, Judy is my younger sister.
- 서연 Seo-yeon아, 그렇구나!A, geureokuna!Oh, I see!
- 민준 Min-jun주디가 오늘 여기 올 거예요.Judy-ga oneul yeogi ol geoyeyo.Judy is coming here today.
