싯디
siddi
싯디 (siddi) is the Korean way to say the English phrase siddhi.
This noun refers to spiritual power or psychic ability.
Meaning: spiritual power or psychic ability (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is siddi.
Did you know?
- Although 싯디 is the transliteration of the Sanskrit term, it is essentially a 'dead' word in modern Korean speech. You will almost never hear a Korean person use it to describe a psychic event in real life.
- While 싯디 refers to spiritual power, the common Korean term 신통력 specifically implies a 'divine' or 'spirit-led' power, as it contains the character for 'god' or 'spirit' 신.
- The Korean spelling 싯디 acts as a phonetic filter that can change the original Sanskrit sounds. It maps the Sanskrit consonants to the Korean alphabet in a way that may strip away the original nuances of aspiration.
Examples in context
- 오늘 싯디랑 영화를 볼 거야?Do you want to watch a movie with Siddhi today?
- 싯디는 언제나 모두를 웃게 만들어.Siddhi always makes everyone laugh.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Subin are discussing a book about spirituality.
- 지훈 Ji-hun이 책에 싯디에 대한 내용이 나와요.i chaeg-e sitdie daehan naeyong-i nawayo.This book has content about spiritual powers.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말로 그런 능력이 존재할까요?jeongmallo geureon neungnyeogi jonjaehalkkayo?Do you think such abilities really exist?
- 지훈 Ji-hun수행을 깊게 하면 가능하다고 해요.suhaeng-eul gipge hamyeon ganeunghadago haeyo.They say it is possible if you practice deeply.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 신기한 이야기네요, 지훈 씨.jeongmal singihan iyagineyo, Jihun ssi.That is a really fascinating story, Jihoon.
