Korean · People & Family
"Miss" in Korean: … 씨
… 씨… ssi
Note: Korean does not map Mr, Mrs, and Miss directly. Attach 씨 to a given or full name in appropriate peer contexts; use a title such as 선생님 when greater respect is needed.
Miss in Korean is … 씨 (… ssi). 씨 after a name does not mark an unmarried woman; avoid using it as a standalone English Miss title.
Miss: starting the exchange
박수진 씨가 학생이에요.baksujin ssiga haksaengieyo.
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How to pronounce … 씨
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… ssi
/s͈i/
… 씨 is read … ssi. In 박수진 씨, read the full phrase as baksujin ssi.
"Miss" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| … 씨… ssi | Miss The inventory form for miss. | The inventory form for miss. |
| 박수진 씨baksujin ssi | Ms. Park Sujin 씨 after a name does not mark an unmarried woman; avoid using it as a standalone English Miss title. | 씨 after a name does not mark an unmarried woman; avoid using it as a standalone English Miss title. |
How to use … 씨 in real life
- 1Miss: starting the exchange
박수진 씨가 학생이에요.
baksujin ssiga haksaengieyo.
Ms. Park Sujin is a student.
씨 after a name does not mark an unmarried woman; avoid using it as a standalone English Miss title.
- 2Miss: adding useful context
수진 씨, 질문이 있어요?
sujin ssi, jilmuni isseoyo?
Sujin, do you have a question?
This sentence places … 씨 in a complete exchange.
- 3Miss: a different conversation
이지수 씨를 기다려요.
ijisu ssireul gidaryeoyo.
I am waiting for Ms. Lee Jisu.
This sentence places … 씨 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with … 씨
Incorrect: 박수진 씨가 학생예요.
Correct: 박수진 씨가 학생이에요.
When practicing miss, after 학생, use 학생이에요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Incorrect: 박수진 씨가 학생이예요.
Correct: 박수진 씨가 학생이에요.
When practicing miss, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 박수진 씨가 학생이에요.
Good to know
씨 after a name does not mark an unmarried woman; avoid using it as a standalone English Miss title.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with … 씨
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
박수진 씨가 학생이에요.
baksujin ssiga haksaengieyo.
Ms. Park Sujin is a student.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
수진 씨, 질문이 있어요?
sujin ssi, jilmuni isseoyo?
Sujin, do you have a question?
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Common questions about "Miss" in Korean
What does … 씨 mean?
Miss in Korean is … 씨 (… ssi). 씨 after a name does not mark an unmarried woman; avoid using it as a standalone English Miss title.
When should I say 박수진 씨?
씨 after a name does not mark an unmarried woman; avoid using it as a standalone English Miss title.
How does 박수진 씨 differ from the basic expression?
박수진 씨 means “Ms. Park Sujin”. 씨 after a name does not mark an unmarried woman; avoid using it as a standalone English Miss title.
Can I use … 씨 in a full sentence?
박수진 씨가 학생이에요. means “Ms. Park Sujin is a student.” 씨 after a name does not mark an unmarried woman; avoid using it as a standalone English Miss title.
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