리처드
richeodeu
The English name Richard is translated into Korean as 리처드 (richeodeu).
리처드 is used as a male given name to represent the name Richard.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
richeodeu
Did you know?
- To be polite, a Korean speaker would rarely say 리처드 alone and would instead add 씨 to the end, making it 리처드 씨, which acts like 'Mr. Richard'.
- In Korean, foreign names like 리처드 are written using the alphabet 한글, which was invented by King Sejong the Great specifically to increase literacy among common people.
- In Korean transcription, the letter ㄹ (r/l) is used for both the 'R' and 'L' sounds. Therefore, the name 'Richard' and a name starting with 'L' would look very similar in Hangul script.
Examples in context
- 리처드는 영국 사람이에요.Richeodeu-neun yeongguk saram-ieyo.Richard is British.
- 제 친구 이름은 리처드예요.Je chin-gu ireum-eun Richeodeu-yeyo.My friend's name is Richard.
- 리처드 씨는 지금 어디에 있어요?Richeodeu ssi-neun jigeum eodie isseoyo?Where is Mr. Richard now?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a coworker at a cafe.
- 민준 Min-jun리처드 씨는 오늘 안 왔어요?Richeodeu ssi-neun oneul an wasseoyo?Did Richard not come today?
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 리처드 씨는 오늘 아파요.Ne, Richeodeu ssi-neun oneul apayo.Yes, Richard is sick today.
- 민준 Min-jun리처드 씨가 많이 아픈가요?Richeodeu ssi-ga mani apeungayo?Is Richard very sick?
- 지은 Ji-eun아니요, 그냥 감기예요.Aniyo, geunyang gamgi-yeyo.No, it is just a cold.
