나의 여왕
naui yeowang
The English phrase "my queen" is translated into Korean as 나의 여왕 (naui yeowang).
This phrase is used to address or refer to a female monarch or a woman who is regarded as a queen.
How do you pronounce it?
naui yeowang
Did you know?
- While 여왕 means 'queen', the term for a queen consort, the wife of a king, is 왕비. Using 여왕 specifically implies a woman who reigns in her own right.
- Korean has a specific word, 여왕벌, which means 'queen bee'. It is used metaphorically to describe a woman who dominates a social group or demands submission from others.
- In historical dramas, you will rarely hear a character say 나의 여왕 directly to the queen. Instead, they use highly formalized titles like 중전마마 to avoid the informality of the word 'my'.
Examples in context
- 여왕님, 오늘 날씨가 아름답습니다.My Queen, the weather is beautiful today.
- 나의 여왕님, 명령을 내려주세요.na-ui yeo-wang-nim, myeong-ryeong-eul nae-ryeo-ju-se-yo.My queen, please give me an order.
- 나의 여왕을 위해 싸우겠습니다.na-ui yeo-wang-eul wi-hae ssa-u-get-seum-ni-da.I will fight for my queen.
Example conversation
Minjun is playing a role-playing game with Minji.
- 민지 Min-ji민준, 이제 내가 여왕이야.Minjun, ije naega yeowang-iya.Minjun, I am the queen now.
- 민준 Min-jun알겠습니다, 나의 여왕님.algetseumnida, nayeo yeowang-nim.I understand, my queen.
- 민지 Min-ji나에게 맛있는 간식을 가져와.na-ege masinneun gansik-eul gajyeowa.Bring me some delicious snacks.
- 민준 Min-jun바로 준비하겠습니다.baro junbi-hagetseumnida.I will prepare them immediately.
