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How do you say "rock" in Korean?
바위
bawi
In Korean, "rock" is 바위.
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Pronunciation
Say bah-wee, short and clean, like the English word 'body' but with a b sound at the start.
Writing and usage
바위 uses just two Hangul syllables. The 위 part appears in words about 'up' or 'position', which is fitting since rocks sit on the ground.
Example sentence
큰 바위가 길을 막았어요
A big rock blocked the path.
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How to remember 바위
Bah-wee sounds almost like 'bye-wee'. Rocks are solid and stay behind while you walk away.
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Questions about 바위
How do you say "rock" in Korean?
In Korean, "rock" is 바위. It is a noun.
How is 바위 written in Korean?
바위 uses just two Hangul syllables. The 위 part appears in words about 'up' or 'position', which is fitting since rocks sit on the ground.
How is 바위 used in a sentence?
Use 바위 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 큰 바위가 길을 막았어요 (A big rock blocked the path.).
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