스프라이트
seupeuraiteu
The English word "sprite" is translated into Korean as 스프라이트 (seupeuraiteu).
This noun refers to a sprite, an elf, a fairy or a goblin.
Meaning: an elf, a fairy, a goblin (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
seupeuraiteu
Did you know?
- In Korea, the phonetic transcription 스프라이트 is almost exclusively associated with the lemon-lime soda brand rather than mythical creatures.
- In gaming contexts, Korean players use 스프라이트 specifically to refer to 2D computer graphics, not mythical beings.
- The term 도깨비 refers to creatures that are more like pranksters or spirits than the small winged fairies associated with the English 'sprite'.
Examples in context
- 저는 스프라이트를 마실게요.I will have a Sprite.
Example conversation
Jieun and Jihun are discussing a fantasy movie they just watched.
- 지은 Ji-eun영화에 나온 스프라이트 정말 귀여웠어요.yeonghwae naon seupeuraite jeongmal gwiyeowosseoyo.The sprite in the movie was really cute.
- 지훈 Ji-hun맞아요, 마법을 부리는 모습이 신기했어요.majayo, mabeobeul burineun moseubi singihaesseoyo.Right, the way it used magic was amazing.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨는 스프라이트를 좋아하시나요?jihun ssineun seupeuraiteureul joahasinasayo?Do you like sprites, Jihun?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 신비로운 존재들이라 정말 좋아요.ne, sinbiroun jonjaedeulira jeongmal joayo.Yes, I really like them because they are mystical beings.
