미겔
Migel
미겔 (Migel) is the Korean way to say the male given name Miguel.
Which one should you use?
There are different ways to represent the name depending on the desired pronunciation. 미구엘 is a way to say Miguel in Korean that is closer to the Spanish pronunciation, while 마이구엘 is another transliteration of the name Miguel into Korean.
How do you pronounce it?
Migel
Did you know?
- In Korea, names are often transcribed based on which country the person is perceived to be from. A person named Miguel might be written as 마이구엘 if they are assumed to be American, but as 미겔 if they are assumed to be from a Spanish-speaking country.
- While 미겔 is the standard transcription, some Koreans might refer to a person named Miguel as 미겔 씨 by adding a honorific suffix, because calling someone by just their first name is often considered impolite.
- In formal Korean media and news reports, the spelling of 미겔 is not chosen by the writer but follows strict government guidelines for loanwords.
Examples in context
- 좋은 아침, 마이구엘 씨Good morning, Mr. Miguel.
- 미구엘 씨, 저희 회사에 오늘 오십시오Mr. Miguel, please come to our office today.
- 미겔은 스페인 사람이에요.Migel-eun Seupein saram-ieyo.Miguel is Spanish.
- 그 친구 이름은 미겔이에요.Geu chin-gu ireum-eun Migel-ieyo.That friend's name is Miguel.
- 미겔을 만날 거예요.Migel-eul man-nal geo-ye-yo.I am going to meet Miguel.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Minji are talking about their new coworker.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo새로 온 직원이 누구예요?Saero on jig-won-i nu-gu-ye-yo?Who is the new employee?
- 민지 Min-ji이름은 미겔이에요.Ireum-eun Migel-ie-yo.His name is Miguel.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo미겔은 친절한 사람인가요?Migel-eun chin-jeol-han saram-in-ga-yo?Is Miguel a kind person?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 정말 좋은 분이에요.Ne, jeong-mal jo-eun bun-i-e-yo.Yes, he is a very good person.
