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How do you say "star" in Korean?
별
byeol
In Korean, "star" is 별.
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Pronunciation
Byeol is one syllable, 'byul.' It's a short, punchy word with a 'by' start.
Writing and usage
Byeol is a short native Korean word using ㅂ at the start and ㄹ at the end.
Example sentence
별이 반짝여요.
The star twinkles.
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How to remember 별
Byeol has a quick, twinkling quality to its sound, like stars twinkling in the night sky.
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Questions about 별
How do you say "star" in Korean?
In Korean, "star" is 별. It is a noun.
How is 별 written in Korean?
Byeol is a short native Korean word using ㅂ at the start and ㄹ at the end.
How is 별 used in a sentence?
Use 별 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 별이 반짝여요. (The star twinkles.).
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