세바스티안
sebaseutian
The English name Sebastian is translated into Korean as 세바스티안 (sebaseutian).
세바스티안 is the Korean transcription of the given name Sebastian.
Meaning: given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
To show respect when addressing or referring to a person named Sebastian, you can add the honorific suffix 씨 (ssi) to the name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is sebaseutian.
Did you know?
- Because Korean names are typically three syllables, a five-syllable name like 세바스티안 is perceived as exceptionally long and rhythmic to a native speaker.
- Because 세바스티안 is a foreign name, it is always written in the Hangul alphabet rather than using Chinese characters (Hanja).
- When Koreans translate Western names, they use a system called 'Loanword Orthography' to ensure 세바스티안 is written consistently across all official documents.
Examples in context
- 세바스찬 씨, 안녕하세요?Sebastian-ssi, annyeonghaseyo?
- 세바스티안 님, 만나서 반갑습니다.Sebastian nim, mannaseo bangapseumnida.
- 세바스티안은 어디에 있어요?Sebastian-eun eodie isseoyo?Where is Sebastian?
- 이 사람은 세바스티안이에요.I saram-eun Sebastian-ieyo.This person is Sebastian.
- 세바스티안의 전화를 받았어요.Sebastian-ui jeonhwa-reul badasseoyo.I received Sebastian's call.
Example conversation
Ji-hun and Su-bin are introducing a new colleague.
- 지훈 Ji-hun수빈 씨, 이 분은 세바스티안 씨예요.Subin ssi, i buneun Sebastian ssi-yeyo.Su-bin, this is Mr. Sebastian.
- 수빈 Su-bin반가워요, 세바스티안 씨!Bangawoyo, Sebastian ssi!Nice to meet you, Mr. Sebastian!
- 지훈 Ji-hun세바스티안 씨는 독일에서 왔어요.Sebastian ssi-neun Dogil-eseo wasseoyo.Mr. Sebastian came from Germany.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 멋지네요.Jeongmal meotjineyo.That's really cool.
