Korean

Meaning: ship, boat; stomach, belly; pear
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

We went to Jeju Island by boat.
사과, 배, 포도 등 과일은 건강에 좋습니다.
Fruits like apples, pears, grapes, etc. are good for your health.
그 배는 조용한 만으로 들어갔다.
The ship entered the quiet bay.
시장에 가서 사과며 배며 잔뜩 사 왔다.
I went to the market and bought plenty of apples and pears.
나는 사과, 배, 그리고 수박을 좋아한다.
I like apples, pears, and watermelon.
사과니 배니, 과일이 많다.
There are many fruits, like apples and pears.
밥을 너무 많이 먹어서 배가 불러요.
I ate so much that I'm full.
항구에 배를 댑니다.
I park the boat at the harbor.
바다에 배 한 척이 떠 있다.
There is a ship floating on the sea.
우리는 배를 타고 섬에 들어갔다.
We went to the island by boat.

Usage Notes

A homonym with three common meanings: a vessel for water travel, the abdominal area of the body, or the fruit.

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