닉
nik
The Korean word for the English noun 'nick' (meaning a small cut in a surface) is 닉 (nik).
닉 is used to refer to a small cut or notch in a surface.
Meaning: small cut in a surface (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
nik
Did you know?
- Korean speakers may use a 닉 to hide their age and social rank, which are normally mandatory to establish in spoken Korean. It is one of the few spaces where people can speak informally to strangers.
- In Korean gaming culture, choosing a 닉 is often treated as a branding exercise. Some users pay real money to purchase rare or prestigious usernames from other players.
- If you use 닉 to describe a small cut on your skin, a Korean speaker will likely be very confused and think you are talking about an online username.
Examples in context
- 닉 씨, 안녕하세요?Hello, Mr. Nick.
- 닉 선생님, 감사합니다.Thank you, Teacher Nick.
- 닉아, 고마워!Thanks, Nick!
Example conversation
Subin and Minjun are checking a new table.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨, 여기 좀 보세요.Subin ssi, yeogi jom boseyo.Subin, look over here.
- 수빈 Su-bin어, 상판에 닉이 있네요.eo, sangpane nigi inneyo.Oh, there is a nick on the tabletop.
- 민준 Min-jun교환을 요청해야겠어요.gyohwaneul yocheonghaeyagesseoyo.I should request an exchange.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 민준 씨가 전화하세요.ne, Minjun ssi-ga jeonhwahaseyo.Yes, Minjun, please make the call.
