미니언
minieon
The English phrase "minion" is translated into Korean as 미니언 (minieon).
미니언 is a transliteration of the English word "minion" used for the characters from Despicable Me.
Meaning: loyal servant of another more powerful being (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
minieon
Did you know?
- To describe a loyal subordinate in a traditional or historical sense, Koreans use the word 심복, which literally translates to 'heart-belly'.
- In Korean gaming culture, players often use the term 미니언 to refer to the non-player characters or 'creeps' that appear in strategy games like League of Legends.
- When talking about the concept of a 'henchman' or 'minion' in a historical drama, Koreans use 졸개 (jol-gae), which carries a much more insulting or lowly connotation than the cute 'minion' sound.
Examples in context
- 미니언을 좋아해?Do you like minions?
Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are discussing a movie character.
- 민준 Min-jun이 캐릭터는 정말 무서운 악당이야.i kaerikteoneun jeongmal museoun akdang-iya.This character is a truly scary villain.
- 서연 Seo-yeon옆에 있는 미니언들도 정말 웃겨요.yeope inneun minieondeul-do jeongmal utgyeoyo.The minions next to him are really funny too.
- 민준 Min-jun맞아, 미니언들이 분위기를 다 살리네.maja, minieondeuri bunwigireul da salline.Right, the minions make the whole atmosphere.
- 서연 Seo-yeon저런 미니언이 있으면 좋겠어요.jeoreon minieoni isseumyeon jokgesseoyo.I wish I had minions like that.
