Korean · Travel & Getting Around
"Boat" in Korean: 배
배bae
Boat in Korean is 배 (bae). 배 means boat or ship in travel contexts; it also means pear or belly elsewhere.
Explaining how you arrived
배를 타고 왔어요.baereul tago wasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 배
Say it
bae
/pɛ/
배 (bae) has 1 Hangul syllable. 배 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Boat" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 배bae | Boat Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 배 여행bae yeohaeng | boat journey A useful combination with 배. | A useful combination with 배. |
| 배를baereul | Boat (as an object) Use 를 when 배 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 배 is the object of an action. |
How to use 배 in real life
- 1Explaining how you arrived
배를 타고 왔어요.
baereul tago wasseoyo.
I came by boat.
배를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Checking a departure
배가 언제 출발해요?
baega eonje chulbalhaeyo?
When does the boat leave?
배가 marks 배 as the subject.
- 3Finding the boarding point
배를 어디에서 타요?
baereul eodieseo tayo?
Where do I get on the boat?
배를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 배
Incorrect: 배을 타고 왔어요.
Correct: 배를 타고 왔어요.
When practicing boat, use the correct particle or copula after 배; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 배이에요.
Correct: 배예요.
When practicing boat, when identifying something as 배, use 배예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
배 means boat or ship in travel contexts; it also means pear or belly elsewhere. The combination 배 여행 (bae yeohaeng) means boat journey.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 배
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
배를 타고 왔어요.
baereul tago wasseoyo.
I came by boat.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
배가 언제 출발해요?
baega eonje chulbalhaeyo?
When does the boat leave?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boat" in Korean
What does 배 mean in Korean?
Boat in Korean is 배 (bae). 배 means boat or ship in travel contexts; it also means pear or belly elsewhere.
How do I use 배 여행?
배 여행 (bae yeohaeng) means boat journey. 배 means boat or ship in travel contexts; it also means pear or belly elsewhere.
Which object particle goes after 배?
Use 를: 배를. For example, 배를 타고 왔어요. means “I came by boat.”
How is 배 pronounced?
배 (bae) has 1 Hangul syllable. 배 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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