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How do you say "to look at" in Korean?
보다
boda
In Korean, "to look at" is 보다.
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Pronunciation
Bo-duh. Same pronunciation as 'see' above.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 보-다. Same spelling as see, context determines meaning.
Example sentence
나는 그 사람을 봤어요.
I looked at that person.
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How to remember 보다
Boda means both see and look at depending on situation.
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Questions about 보다
How do you say "to look at" in Korean?
In Korean, "to look at" is 보다. It is a noun.
How is 보다 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 보-다. Same spelling as see, context determines meaning.
How is 보다 used in a sentence?
Use 보다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 나는 그 사람을 봤어요. (I looked at that person.).
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