나리
nari[ˈna̠(ː)ɾi]
나리 is the Korean phrase for nari.
How do you pronounce it?
nari
Did you know?
- The word 나리 can be a historical title for government officials, but it is also the name of a common lily in Korean.
- Historical documents show 나리 was written using the Idu script as 進賜, which links the word to the concept of presenting or granting something.
- Because 나리 was a title of authority, using it today in a serious context can sound like a joke or a sarcastic imitation of a historical drama.
Examples in context
- 2022년 12월 25일December 25th, 2022
- 나리는 색이 참 예뻐요.narineun saegi cham yeppeoyo.The lily is a very beautiful color.
- 정원에 나리가 많이 피었어요.jeongwone nari ga mani pi-eosseoyo.Many lilies have bloomed in the garden.
- 이 나리는 향기가 좋아요.i narineun hyang-giga joayo.This lily has a nice scent.
Example conversation
Two actors are rehearsing a historical drama script.
- 지훈 Ji-hun나리, 여기 서류가 있습니다.nari, yeogi seoryuga issseumnida.My lord, here are the documents.
- 지은 Ji-eun고맙다, 지훈아. 여기 둬라.gomapda, jihuna. yeogi dwora.Thank you, Jihoon. Leave them here.
- 지훈 Ji-hun나리, 다음 장면은 무엇입니까?nari, daeum jangmyeon-eun mueos-imnikka?My lord, what is the next scene?
- 지은 Ji-eun이제 지은이가 나올 차례야.ije jieun-iga naol charyeya.Now it is Jieun's turn to appear.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 나리, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 나리, CC BY-SA 4.0.
