어린 왕자
eorin wangja
어린 왕자 (eorin wangja) is the Korean translation for the English phrase "little prince", specifically referring to the title of the famous novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
While the word 작은 can also mean "small" or "little", 어린 왕자 is the specific designation for the character and the book.
What does it mean word for word?
The term consists of 어린, which means "young" or "little" when used to describe a person.
How do you pronounce it?
eorin wangja
Did you know?
- In Korean pop culture and romance, calling a man an 어린 왕자 describes someone with a specific kind of gentle and innocent beauty.
- In Korea, the phrase 어린 왕자 has become a cultural shorthand used in poetry and songs to represent pure, childlike innocence.
- Calling a real prince 'little' using the adjective 작은 might accidentally insult him by implying he is stunted in size.
Examples in context
- 작은 왕자는 공주를 구하기 위해 여행하였습니다.The Little Prince traveled to rescue the princess.
- 어린 왕자는 정말 아름다운 이야기예요.Eorin wangjaneun jeongmal areumdaun iyagiyeyo.The Little Prince is a truly beautiful story.
- 어린 왕자 책을 읽어 봤어요?Eorin wangja chaegul ilgeo bwasseoyo?Have you read the book The Little Prince?
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are talking about their favorite books at a cafe.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 가장 좋아하는 책이 뭐예요?Hyeon-u ssi, gajang joahaneun chaegi mwoyeyo?Hyunwoo, what is your favorite book?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저는 어린 왕자를 제일 좋아해요.Jeoneun eorin wangjareul jeil joahae-yo.I like The Little Prince the most.
- 민지 Min-ji저도 그 책을 정말 좋아해요.Jeodo geu chaegul jeongmal joahae-yo.I really like that book too.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo민지 씨도 읽어 보셨군요.Minji ssi-do ilgeo bosyeotgun-yo.I see that you have read it too, Minji.
