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How do you say "light rain" in Korean?
보슬비
boseulbi
In Korean, "light rain" is 보슬비.
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Pronunciation
Bo-seul-bi rhymes with bo-soul-bee. The o vowel ㅗ is round, and seul uses the eu vowel.
Writing and usage
보슬비 has three syllable blocks. The soft consonants and gentle rhythm suggest drizzle.
Example sentence
보슬비가 내립니다.
Light rain is falling.
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How to remember 보슬비
Bo-seul-bi: that bo-soul-bee is like light rain pattering softly. The seul is gentle.
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Questions about 보슬비
How do you say "light rain" in Korean?
In Korean, "light rain" is 보슬비. It is a noun.
How is 보슬비 written in Korean?
보슬비 has three syllable blocks. The soft consonants and gentle rhythm suggest drizzle.
How is 보슬비 used in a sentence?
Use 보슬비 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 보슬비가 내립니다. (Light rain is falling.).
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