How to Say "Matthew" in Korean

매튜

Maetyu

The English name Matthew is written as 매튜 (Maetyu) in Korean.

매튜 is the phonetic transliteration of the English name Matthew.

Meaning: male given name (name)

Which one should you use?

While 매튜 is the phonetic transliteration of the English name, 마태 is the name used for the biblical figure Matthew in Korean.

Maetyu

When writing 매튜 in a formal context, Koreans may add the honorific 씨 (ssi) after the name. However, adding this to a biblical name like 마태 would be considered highly inappropriate.
In Korea, Western names like 매튜 are often written in the 'First Name Last Name' order, which is the reverse of the traditional Korean 'Last Name First Name' order.
The Korean word for the 'Gospel of Matthew' is 마태복음 (Matae-bok-eum). The term 복음 translates to 'good news', reflecting the literal meaning of the word 'Gospel'.

매튜는 완전히 본능적으로 반응했다.
Matthew reacted totally on instinct.
This sentence shows how to use 매튜 as a subject in a sentence.
Tatoeba #14030807 by Ldyhippo, translation #11584926 by Amastan
매튜는 아무것도 제대로 볼 수가 없었다.
Matthew couldn't see anything properly.
This sentence demonstrates the use of 매튜 as a subject describing an inability to see.
Tatoeba #13400565 by Uwe, translation #11587144 by Amastan
안녕하세요, 저는 매튜입니다.
Hello, I'm Matthew.
매튜 선생님, 도와주실 수 있나요?
Teacher Matthew, can you help me?
매튜는 아주 친절한 사람이에요.
Maetyu-neun aju chinjeolhan saram-ieyo.
Matthew is a very kind person.

Minji and Dohyeon are talking about a mutual friend.

민지 Min-ji

혹시 매튜 씨를 본 적 있어요?
Hoksi Maetyu ssi-reul bon jeok isseoyo?
By any chance, have you seen Matthew?
도현 Do-hyeon

아니요, 못 봤어요.
Aniyo, mot bwasseoyo.
No, I haven't seen him.
민지 Min-ji

아, 그렇군요.
A, geureokunyo.
Ah, I see.
도현 Do-hyeon

왜 찾고 있어요?
Wa-e chatgo isseoyo?
Why are you looking for him?

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