네이선
ne-i-seon
The Korean way to say the male given name Nathan is 네이선 (ne-i-seon).
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ne-i-seon.
Did you know?
- The syllable 선 (seon) in 네이선 is a common component in many native Korean names, often meaning 'goodness' or 'virtue' when written with Hanja.
- Because 네이선 is a foreign loanword, it is written using the Hangul alphabet rather than traditional Hanja characters used for Korean names.
- When writing the name in a formal Korean setting, one would typically add the title 씨 (ssi) after the name, but for a foreign name like 네이선, people often use English-style address or the full name.
Examples in context
- 네이선은 친절한 사람이에요.Neiseon-eun chinjeolhan saram-ieyo.Nathan is a kind person.
- 제 친구 이름은 네이선이에요.Je chin-gu ireum-eun Neiseon-ieyo.My friend's name is Nathan.
- 네이선이 어제 한국에 왔어요.Neiseoni eoje Hanguk-e wasseoyo.Nathan came to Korea yesterday.
Example conversation
Subin and Hyunwoo are talking about a new colleague.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨, 네이선 씨 알아요?Hyeon-u ssi, Neiseon ssi arayo?Hyunwoo, do you know Mr. Nathan?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 네이선 씨는 아주 성실해요.Ne, Neiseon ssi-neun aju seongsil-haeyo.Yes, Nathan is very diligent.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼 같이 점심 먹을까요?Geureom gachi jeomsim meog-eulkkayo?Then shall we have lunch together?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo좋아요, 제가 불러볼게요.Joayo, jega bulleobolgeyo.Sounds good, I will call him.
