레비
Rebi
The Korean way to say the proper name "Levi" is 레비 (Rebi).
레비 is used as a proper name for a person.
How does it change in a sentence?
In informal speech, the particle 야 (ya) can be added to the name to create 레비야, which expresses closeness to the person being addressed.
How do you pronounce it?
Rebi
Did you know?
- In Korean pop culture, specifically among fans of the anime 'Attack on Titan', the character Levi is written as 리바이 (Ribai) rather than 레비, as it follows the Japanese pronunciation.
- In Korean, names are often accompanied by titles, so calling someone just 레비 without a suffix like 씨 (ssi) is only done between very close friends or to subordinates.
- The name 레비 uses the Hangul alphabet, which is a featural system where the shape of the letters reflects the position of the tongue and lips.
Examples in context
- 레비는 아주 친절해요.Lebi-neun aju chinjeol-haeyo.Levi is very kind.
- 이 사람이 레비예요.I saram-i Lebi-yeyo.This person is Levi.
- 레비가 한국에 살아요.Lebi-ga Hanguk-e sarayo.Levi lives in Korea.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are talking about a new classmate.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨, 레비 알아요?Minji ssi, Lebi arayo?Minji, do you know Levi?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 레비는 제 친구예요.Ne, Lebi-neun je chin-gu-yeyo.Yes, Levi is my friend.
- 민준 Min-jun레비는 학생인가요?Lebi-neun haksaeng-ingayo?Is Levi a student?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 레비는 대학생이에요.Ne, Lebi-neun daehaksaeng-ieyo.Yes, Levi is a college student.
