오케이 구글
oke-i gugeul
The English phrase "ok google" can be said in Korean as 오케이 구글 (oke-i gugeul).
This is a voice command used to activate the Google Assistant on a device.
Which one should you use?
While 오케이 구글 is the direct way to say "Ok Google", the phrase 헤이 구글 (Hey Google) is also commonly used and recognized in Korean-language settings for the same purpose.
How do you pronounce it?
oke-i gugeul
Did you know?
- Because Korean is a language of politeness levels, speaking to an AI using 오케이 구글 is one of the few times a speaker uses a 'neutral' or 'low' form of address without social penalty.
- While 오케이 구글 is used for technology, Koreans have a distinct word 어이 (eoi) to call someone's attention, though it is considered rude if used with superiors.
- The command 오케이 구글 uses borrowed words, which means it does not follow the traditional Korean honorific system used in everyday speech. It is a purely functional, technological loan-phrase.
Examples in context
- 구글아, 검색해 줘.Google, please search for me.
- 구글아, 검색해 줄래?Google, will you search for me?
- 오케이 구글, 내일 날씨 알려줘.okei gugeul, naeil nalssi allyeojwo.Ok Google, tell me tomorrow's weather.
- 오케이 구글, 지금 몇 시야?okei gugeul, jigeum myeot siya?Ok Google, what time is it now?
- 오케이 구글, 노래 좀 틀어줘.okei gugeul, norae jom teureojwo.Ok Google, play some music.
Example conversation
Minjun is trying to set a timer while Seo-yeon watches.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준아, 어떻게 타이머를 맞춰?Minjun-a, eotteoke taimoreul matchwo?Minjun, how do you set a timer?
- 민준 Min-jun오케이 구글, 5분 타이머 설정해줘.okei gugeul, obun taimeo seoljeonghae jwo.Ok Google, set a timer for 5 minutes.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 신기하다!Jeongmal singihada!That's really amazing!
- 민준 Min-jun응, 정말 편해.Eung, jeongmal pyeonhae.Yeah, it's very convenient.
