Korean

방울

방울
Meaning: drop (of liquid); bell
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Water drops fell one by one from the faucet.
물 한 방울 없는 강더위가 이어졌다.
The dry heat, without a drop of water, continued.
수도꼭지에서 물이 한 방울씩 떨어지고 있었다.
Water was dripping one drop at a time from the faucet.
비누 방울이 햇빛을 받아 무지갯빛으로 빛났다.
The soap bubbles reflected the sunlight and shone in rainbow colors.

Usage Notes

Can mean a small, spherical mass of liquid ('물방울' - water drop) or a small bell. In the sentence, it's used as a counter for drops.

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