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"I'm full" in Korean: 배불러요
배불러요baebulleoyo
I'm full in Korean is 배불러요 (baebulleoyo). 배불러요 describes a full stomach; 배부르다 has the 르 change and does not describe a container being full.
I'm full: starting the exchange
많이 먹어서 배불러요.mani meogeoseo baebulleoyo.
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How to pronounce 배불러요
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baebulleoyo
/pɛpulɾʌjo/
배불러요 is read baebulleoyo. In 이제 배불러요, read the full phrase as ije baebulleoyo.
"I'm full" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 배불러요baebulleoyo | I'm full The inventory form for i'm full. | The inventory form for i'm full. |
| 이제 배불러요ije baebulleoyo | I am full now 배불러요 describes a full stomach; 배부르다 has the 르 change and does not describe a container being full. | 배불러요 describes a full stomach; 배부르다 has the 르 change and does not describe a container being full. |
How to use 배불러요 in real life
- 1I'm full: starting the exchange
많이 먹어서 배불러요.
mani meogeoseo baebulleoyo.
I am full because I ate a lot.
배불러요 describes a full stomach; 배부르다 has the 르 change and does not describe a container being full.
- 2I'm full: adding useful context
이제 배불러요. 더 못 먹겠어요.
ije baebulleoyo. deo mot meokgesseoyo.
I am full now. I do not think I can eat any more.
This sentence places 배불러요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I'm full: a different conversation
아직 배불러요. 나중에 먹을게요.
ajik baebulleoyo. najunge meogeulgeyo.
I am still full. I will eat later.
This sentence places 배불러요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 배불러요
Incorrect: 배부르요.
Correct: 배불러요.
When practicing i'm full, 배부르다 takes the 르 change before the present vowel ending.
Incorrect: 배불러요이에요.
Correct: 배불러요.
When practicing i'm full, 배불러요 is already the complete polite predicate, so do not append 이에요.
Good to know
배불러요 describes a full stomach; 배부르다 has the 르 change and does not describe a container being full.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 배불러요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
많이 먹어서 배불러요.
mani meogeoseo baebulleoyo.
I am full because I ate a lot.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이제 배불러요. 더 못 먹겠어요.
ije baebulleoyo. deo mot meokgesseoyo.
I am full now. I do not think I can eat any more.
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 "I'm full" in Korean
What does 배불러요 mean?
I'm full in Korean is 배불러요 (baebulleoyo). 배불러요 describes a full stomach; 배부르다 has the 르 change and does not describe a container being full.
When should I say 이제 배불러요?
배불러요 describes a full stomach; 배부르다 has the 르 change and does not describe a container being full.
How does 이제 배불러요 differ from the basic expression?
이제 배불러요 means “I am full now”. 배불러요 describes a full stomach; 배부르다 has the 르 change and does not describe a container being full.
Can I use 배불러요 in a full sentence?
많이 먹어서 배불러요. means “I am full because I ate a lot.” 배불러요 describes a full stomach; 배부르다 has the 르 change and does not describe a container being full.
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