이름들
ireumdeul
The English phrase 'names' is translated into Korean as 이름들 (ireumdeul).
In many contexts, Korean speakers may omit the plural marker and simply use the singular form to refer to multiple names, as the context typically clarifies the intended meaning.
What does it mean word for word?
This word is composed of 이름, meaning 'name' and the plural suffix 들, which serves as a plural marker.
How does it change in a sentence?
While 이름들 uses the plural suffix 들, this suffix is often omitted in Korean even when referring to multiple names, since the context usually makes the number clear.
How do you pronounce it?
ireumdeul
Did you know?
- The concept of a 'name' in Korean culture is deeply tied to the concept of 'Saju' or destiny. Many people undergo a process called 'naming' by experts to ensure the characters in their name bring good fortune.
- Korean culture has a concept called 본관, which is a 'clan name' that identifies the specific ancestral hometown of a family's surname.
- Some Koreans use a 호, a secondary 'pen name' or 'courtesy name' chosen for themselves or given by a teacher to be used in artistic or scholarly circles.
Examples in context
- 만나서 반갑습니다, 김 씨!Nice to meet you, Mr. Kim!
- 배워서 영광입니다, 박 박사님.It is an honor to learn from you, Dr. Park.
- 최 교수님, 저희 조별과제를 언제 제출해야 하나요?Professor Choi, when do we need to submit our group project?
- 경수야, 오늘 밥 먹었어?Hey Kyungsoo, did you eat today?
- 진우야, 놀러 갈까?Jinwoo, want to go hang out?
- 여기에 이름들을 적어 주세요.yeogi-e ireumdeul-eul jeogeo juseyo.Please write the names here.
- 참가자 이름들을 확인했어요.chamgajja ireumdeul-eul hwaginhaesseoyo.I checked the participants' names.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Hyun-woo are organizing a guest list for a party.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우 씨, 이 이름들 다 확인했어요?Hyeon-u ssi, i ireumdeul da hwaginhaesseoyo?Hyun-woo, did you check all these names?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 다 확인했습니다.ne, da hwaginhaessumnida.Yes, I checked them all.
- 지은 Ji-eun빠진 이름들이 더 있을까요?ppajin ireumdeuri deo isseulkkayo?Would there be any more missing names?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo아니요, 이게 전부예요.aniyo, ige jeonbuyeyo.No, this is everything.
