English–Korean

“nickname” in Korean

Korean

Also애칭 (aeching) · 닉네임 (ningneim)

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeolmyeong

Example

친구들이 별명으로 저를 불러요.chin gu deu ri pyeol myeong eu ro cheo reul pul leo yo

My friends call me by my nickname.

Illustration for 별명 (nickname)

How to say “nickname” in Korean

“Nickname” in Korean is 별명 (pyeolmyeong).

A name used by other people instead of someone's real name, often based on a personal trait or a friendly relationship.

Full entry for 별명: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 별명

학교에서 제 별명이 퍼졌어요.hak kkyo e seo che pyeol myeong i peo jeo sseo yo

My nickname spread at school.

Tips for using 별명

  • The tone depends on context, so this word can describe an affectionate name as well as a playful or unwanted one.

Other Korean words for “nickname”

친구들끼리 서로 애칭으로 불러요.chin gu deul kki ri seo ro ae ching eu ro pul leo yo

Friends use nicknames for one another.

제 닉네임은 미나예요.che ning ne i meun mi na ye yo

My nickname is Mina.

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