모나
Mona
모나 is the Korean way to say the female given name Mona.
모나 is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
Mona
Did you know?
- If you use the name 모나 in a sentence, a Korean speaker might mistakenly think you are using a variation of the adjective 'monada', meaning 'to be bumpy' or 'to be flawed' in character.
- The root verb 모나다 can also be used metaphorically to describe a person with a prickly or difficult personality.
- While 모나 is rare as a traditional name, the syllable 모 is often found in names associated with 'mother' or 'beauty' depending on the Chinese character used.
Examples in context
- 모나리자는 레오나르도 다빈치가 그렸어.The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci.This sentence is useful for seeing how 모나 appears in the name Mona Lisa.Tatoeba #4748021 by kimhkng, translation #870933 by CM
- 모나를 만났어.Monareul mannasseo.I met Mona.
- 모나는 정말 친절해.Monaneun jeongmal chinjeolhae.Mona is very kind.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a common acquaintance at a cafe.
- 도현 Do-hyeon혹시 모나 소식 들었어?Hoksi Mona sosik deureosseo?By any chance, did you hear news about Mona?
- 수빈 Su-bin아니, 무슨 일 있어?Ani, museun il isseo?No, is something going on?
- 도현 Do-hyeon모나가 다음 달에 결혼한대.Monaga daeum dare gyeolhonhandae.I heard Mona is getting married next month.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말? 진짜 축하할 일이네!Jeongmal? Jinjja chukahahal irine!Really? That is wonderful news!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
