자크
Jakeu
The English name Zach is written as 자크 (Jakeu) in Korean.
자크 is the phonetic transcription of the given name Zach used for men.
How do you pronounce it?
Jakeu
Did you know?
- While 자크 represents 'Zach', it is also the common Korean word for a 'zipper'.
- In a professional Korean setting, you would never call someone simply 자크. Even if that is their name, you must append a title like 'Ssi' (씨) to avoid appearing rude or overly familiar.
- Because 자크 is a phonetic transcription, it lacks the 'Hanja' (Chinese characters) that provide the deep philosophical meanings found in traditional Korean names.
Examples in context
- 자크 씨, 만나서 반갑습니다.Jahkeu ssi, mannaseo bangapseumnida.
- 잭, 오늘 뭐 할까?Jaek, oneul mwo halkka?
- 제 친구 이름은 자크예요.Je chin-gu ireum-eun Jakeu-ye-yo.My friend's name is Zach.
Example conversation
Ji-hoon and Min-ji are talking about a new coworker.
- 지훈 Ji-hun민지 씨, 자크 씨 알아요?Minji ssi, Jakeu ssi arayo?Min-ji, do you know Zach?
- 민지 Min-ji아니요, 누구예요?Aniyo, nugu-yeyo?No, who is he?
- 지훈 Ji-hun우리 팀의 새 동료예요.Uri tim-ui sae dong-ryo-yeyo.He is our team's new colleague.
- 민지 Min-ji빨리 만나보고 싶어요.Ppalli mannaborgo sipeoyo.I want to meet him soon.
