Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Fire" in Korean: 불
불bul
Fire in Korean is 불 (bul). 불 is fire; it can also refer to a light being on in household contexts.
An everyday statement
불이 났어요.buri nasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 불
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bul
/pul/
불 (bul) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 불 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Fire" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 불bul | Fire Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 불을 끄다bureul kkeuda | put out a fire A useful combination with 불. | A useful combination with 불. |
| 불을bureul | Fire (as an object) Use 을 when 불 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 불 is the object of an action. |
How to use 불 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
불이 났어요.
buri nasseoyo.
A fire broke out.
This sentence uses 불 in the fire sense.
- 2A different situation
불을 꺼 주세요.
bureul kkeo juseyo.
Please put out the fire.
This sentence uses 불 in the fire sense.
- 3A useful question or update
불 때문에 건물이 손상됐어요.
bul ttaemune geonmuri sonsangdwaesseoyo.
The building was damaged by fire.
This sentence uses 불 in the fire sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 불
Incorrect: 불가 났어요.
Correct: 불이 났어요.
When practicing fire, use the correct particle or copula after 불; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 불예요.
Correct: 불이에요.
When practicing fire, when identifying something as 불, use 불이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
불 is fire; it can also refer to a light being on in household contexts. The combination 불을 끄다 (bureul kkeuda) means put out a fire.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 불
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
불이 났어요.
buri nasseoyo.
A fire broke out.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
불을 꺼 주세요.
bureul kkeo juseyo.
Please put out the fire.
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 "Fire" in Korean
What does 불 mean in Korean?
Fire in Korean is 불 (bul). 불 is fire; it can also refer to a light being on in household contexts.
How do I use 불을 끄다?
불을 끄다 (bureul kkeuda) means put out a fire. 불 is fire; it can also refer to a light being on in household contexts.
Which object particle goes after 불?
The object form is 불을 because 불 ends in a consonant.
How is 불 pronounced?
불 (bul) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 불 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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