저의 주군
jeoui jugun
The English phrase 'my lord' is translated into Korean as 저의 주군 (jeoui jugun).
저의 주군 is used as an address towards a lord.
Meaning: address towards a lord (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 저의 (my, humble) and 주군 (lord/liege).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
저의 주군 is highly formal and archaic.
How do you pronounce it?
jeoui jugun
Did you know?
- In the context of absolute monarchy, addressing a king as 주군 was sometimes considered too intimate or informal compared to the strictly official 전하 'your majesty'.
- In historical contexts, a subordinate would often avoid using the word 'I' entirely and instead refer to themselves as 소신 'your humble servant' when addressing their lord.
- The word 주군 specifically emphasizes a bond of personal loyalty and fealty, distinguishing it from 왕 which simply means 'king' as a political rank.
Examples in context
- 저의 주군을 모시고 싶습니다.jeoui juguneul mosigo sipseumnida.I wish to serve my lord.
- 저의 주군께서는 매우 현명하십니다.jeoui jugun-kkeseoneun maeu hyeongmyeonghasimnida.My lord is very wise.
- 저의 주군을 지키는 것이 제 임무입니다.jeoui juguneul jikineun geosi je immuimnida.It is my duty to protect my lord.
Example conversation
A loyal subject reports to her lord in a palace.
- 서연 Seo-yeon저의 주군, 소식을 가져왔습니다.jeoui jugun, sosik-eul gajyeowassseumnida.My lord, I have brought news.
- 민준 Min-jun무슨 소식인지 말해 보아라.museun sosig-inji malhae boara.Tell me what news it is.
- 서연 Seo-yeon적군이 성벽 근처까지 왔습니다.jeokgun-i seongbyeok geuncheokkaji wasseumnida.The enemy army has reached the castle walls.
- 민준 Min-jun알았다. 즉시 군사를 준비하라.arassda. jeuksi gunsa-reul junbihara.I see. Prepare the troops immediately.
