Korean

Meaning: fire; light
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Please turn on the light in the room.
영화가 끝나자 극장의 불이 다시 환하게 켜졌다.
When the movie ended, the theater lights turned on brightly again.
배터리 충전이 다 되면 파란 불이 켜집니다.
When the battery is fully charged, the blue light turns on.
잠자리에 들기 전에 불을 끄세요.
Turn off the lights before going to bed.
방이 너무 어두워서 불을 켰어요.
The room was so dark, so I turned on the light.
나는 불을 켰다.
I turned on the light.
불을 켜려면 스위치를 누르세요.
To turn on the light, please press the switch.
불을 켜지 않은 방은 먹방처럼 캄캄했다.
The room with no lights on was pitch black like a 'meokbang'.
밤인데도 대문 밖은 불이 환하게 켜져 있었다.
Even though it was night, the outside of the main gate was brightly lit.
그는 용감하게 불 속으로 뛰어들었다.
He bravely jumped into the fire.

Usage Notes

Can mean physical 'fire' or 'light' from a lamp. Context determines the meaning.

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