파리
Pari[pʰa̠ɾi]
파리 is the Korean word for Paris, the capital of France. Wiktionary also lists 빠리 (Ppari).
Meaning: capital of France (name)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 파리 | Pari | [pʰa̠ɾi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 빠리 | Ppari | [p͈a̠ɾi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | North Korea |
The word refers to the city of Paris in France.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In North Korea, the spelling 빠리 is used, whereas 파리 is used in South Korea.
How do you pronounce it?
Pari
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be aware that 파리 is a homonym that can also mean a fly (the insect).
Did you know?
- The Korean word 파리 is also a Sino-Korean word derived from the Hanja 玻璃, which refers to glass. This means the same sound can represent a city, an insect, or a translucent material.
Examples in context
- 파리에 사는 카토씨는 고향에 남겨둔 가족들을 그리워합니다.Mr. Kato, living in Paris, misses the family he left behind.This sentence shows how to use 파리 when discussing someone living in the city.Tatoeba #13264324 by jungmin_kim, translation #24406 by althead
- 프랑스, 브라질과 터키의 수도는 차례로 파리, 브라질리아와 앙카라이다.The capitals of France, Brazil, and Turkey are, respectively, Paris, Brasília, and Ankara.This sentence shows how to list 파리 among other capital cities.Tatoeba #13997732 by Ldyhippo, translation #13996042 by carlosalberto
- 파리는 프랑스의 수도다.Paris is the capital of France.This sentence is a simple way to state that 파리 is the capital of France.Tatoeba #4963126 by rainbow4us, translation #35027 by CK
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a trip to Europe.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 파리 가 본 적 있어요?Hyeon-u ssi, Pari ga bon jeok isseoyo?Hyun-woo, have you ever been to Paris?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo아니요, 아직 파리는 못 가 봤어요.Aniyo, ajik Pari-neun mot ga bwasseoyo.No, I haven't been to Paris yet.
- 민지 Min-ji파리는 정말 아름다운 도시예요.Pari-neun jeongmal areumdaun dosiyeyo.Paris is a truly beautiful city.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo언젠가 민지 씨와 꼭 가고 싶네요.Eonjen-ga Minji ssi-wa kkok gago sipneyo.I really want to go there with you someday, Minji.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paris” translations and entries 파리, 빠리, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 파리, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
