키스
kiseu[cçis͈ɯ]
The English masculine given name Keith is written as 키스 (kiseu) in Korean.
키스 is used to represent the name Keith in written and spoken Korean.
How do you pronounce it?
kiseu
Did you know?
- While 키스 is used to write the name 'Keith', it is also the standard Korean way to say the English word 'kiss'.
- If a person named Keith introduces himself as 키스 in a very fast or slurred manner, it can sound like the Korean word 기스, which is a loanword from Japanese meaning a 'scratch' or 'dent'.
- If you were to call out for a friend named 'Keith' in a crowded Korean market, people might look at you with confusion, thinking you are shouting for a 'kiss'.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 저는 키스입니다.Hi, I'm Keith
- 키스, 놀러가자Let's hang out, Keith
- 키스 씨는 친절해요.Kiseu ssineun chinjeolhaeyo.Keith is kind.
- 제 친구 이름은 키스예요.Je chin-gu ireumeun Kiseu-yeyo.My friend's name is Keith.
- 키스는 학생이에요.Kiseu-neun haksaeng-ieyo.Keith is a student.
Example conversation
Minjun is asking Subin about a new coworker.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨, 그 사람 이름이 뭐예요?Subin ssi, geu saram ireumi mwoyeyo?Subin, what is that person's name?
- 수빈 Su-bin키스 씨예요.Kiseu ssi-yeyo.It is Keith.
- 민준 Min-jun키스 씨는 어디에서 왔어요?Kiseu ssi-neun eodi-eseo wasseoyo?Where did Keith come from?
- 수빈 Su-bin미국에서 왔어요.Miguk-eseo wasseoyo.He came from America.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 키스, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
