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How do you say "to watch" in Korean?
보다
bota
In Korean, "to watch" is 보다.
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Pronunciation
Say 'boh-dah' with a short 'o' in the first syllable.
Writing and usage
보다 has three syllable blocks. The 보 contains the 'b' consonant and 'o' vowel.
Example sentence
영화를 봤어요.
I watched a movie.
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How to remember 보다
Bota is to watch or see. Picture your eyes looking at something.
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Questions about 보다
How do you say "to watch" in Korean?
In Korean, "to watch" is 보다. It is a noun.
How is 보다 written in Korean?
보다 has three syllable blocks. The 보 contains the 'b' consonant and 'o' vowel.
How is 보다 used in a sentence?
Use 보다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 영화를 봤어요. (I watched a movie.).
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