사자자리
sajajari
The Korean term for the astrological sign Leo is 사자자리 (sajajari).
사자자리 refers to the astrological sign Leo.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the sign as an adjective to describe a person (e.g., 'a Leo person'), you add the particle 인 to the noun to form 사자자리인.
How do you pronounce it?
sajajari
Did you know?
- The word 사자 for 'lion' is a homonym for the word 사자 meaning 'dead person' or 'messenger from the afterlife'. Context is essential to ensure you are discussing astrology and not a grim reaper.
- While western astrology is popular, many Koreans might more instinctively discuss the twelve zodiac signs based on the lunar calendar, known as 띠 (tti), rather than Western constellations.
- The component 자리 in 사자자리 literally translates to 'seat' or 'place'.
Examples in context
- 사자자리는 정말 멋져요.sajajarineun jeongmal meotjyeoyo.Leo is really cool.
- 당신의 별자리는 사자자리인가요?dangsinui byeoljarineun sajajaringayo?Is your astrological sign Leo?
- 저는 사자자리를 믿지 않아요.jeoneun sajajarireul mitji anayo.I don't believe in Leo.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are talking about astrology.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨는 별자리가 뭐예요?Subin ssineun byeoljariga mwoyeyo?Subin, what is your star sign?
- 수빈 Su-bin저는 사자자리예요. 현우 씨는요?jeoneun sajajariyeyo. Hyunwoo ssineunyo?I am a Leo. How about you, Hyunwoo?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저는 전갈자리예요.jeoneun jeongaljariyeyo.I am a Scorpio.
- 수빈 Su-bin아, 정말 신기하네요!a, jeongmal singihaneyo!Oh, that's really interesting!
