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"Butterfly" in Korean: 나비
나비nabi
Butterfly in Korean is 나비 (nabi). 나비 is the Korean noun for butterfly; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Spotting an animal
나비가 저기에 있어요.nabiga jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 나비
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nabi
/napi/
나비 (nabi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 나비 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Butterfly" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 나비nabi | Butterfly Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 나비 사진nabi sajin | butterfly photograph A useful combination with 나비. | A useful combination with 나비. |
| 나비를nabireul | Butterfly (as an object) Use 를 when 나비 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 나비 is the object of an action. |
How to use 나비 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
나비가 저기에 있어요.
nabiga jeogie isseoyo.
There is a butterfly over there.
나비가 marks 나비 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
나비를 처음 봤어요.
nabireul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a butterfly for the first time.
나비를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
나비를 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
nabireul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the butterfly close up?
나비를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 나비
Incorrect: 나비이 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 나비가 저기에 있어요.
When practicing butterfly, use the correct particle or copula after 나비; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 나비이에요.
Correct: 나비예요.
When practicing butterfly, when identifying something as 나비, use 나비예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
나비 is the Korean noun for butterfly; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개. The combination 나비 사진 (nabi sajin) means butterfly photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 나비
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
나비가 저기에 있어요.
nabiga jeogie isseoyo.
There is a butterfly over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
나비를 처음 봤어요.
nabireul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a butterfly for the first time.
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 "Butterfly" in Korean
What does 나비 mean in Korean?
Butterfly in Korean is 나비 (nabi). 나비 is the Korean noun for butterfly; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
How do I use 나비 사진?
나비 사진 (nabi sajin) means butterfly photograph. 나비 is the Korean noun for butterfly; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Which object particle goes after 나비?
The object form is 나비를 because 나비 ends in a vowel.
How is 나비 pronounced?
나비 (nabi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 나비 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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