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How do you say "to see" in Korean?
보다
boda
In Korean, "to see" is 보다.
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Pronunciation
Bo-duh. One syllable like 'bough' then duh. Smooth.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 보-다. Very common verb, essential Korean.
Example sentence
나는 영화를 봤어요.
I watched a movie.
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How to remember 보다
Boda sounds like opening your eyes to vision and sight.
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Questions about 보다
How do you say "to see" in Korean?
In Korean, "to see" is 보다. It is a noun.
How is 보다 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 보-다. Very common verb, essential Korean.
How is 보다 used in a sentence?
Use 보다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 나는 영화를 봤어요. (I watched a movie.).
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