Korean · Food & Drink
"Pear" in Korean: 배
배bae
Pear in Korean is 배 (bae). 배 can mean pear, belly, or boat; a fruit-shopping context selects the pear meaning.
Shopping for fruit
시장에서 배를 샀어요.sijangeseo baereul sasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 배
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bae
/pɛ/
배 (bae) has 1 Hangul syllable. 배 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Pear" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 배bae | Pear Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 배 한 개bae han gae | one pear A useful combination with 배. | A useful combination with 배. |
| 배를baereul | Pear (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
- 1Shopping for fruit
시장에서 배를 샀어요.
sijangeseo baereul sasseoyo.
I bought pear at the market.
배를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Tasting fruit
이 배가 달아요.
i baega darayo.
This pear is sweet.
배가 marks 배 as the subject.
- 3Preparing a snack
배를 씻어 주세요.
baereul ssiseo juseyo.
Please wash the pear.
배를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 배
Incorrect: 시장에서 배을 샀어요.
Correct: 시장에서 배를 샀어요.
When practicing pear, use the correct particle or copula after 배; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 배이에요.
Correct: 배예요.
When practicing pear, when identifying something as 배, use 배예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
배 can mean pear, belly, or boat; a fruit-shopping context selects the pear meaning. The combination 배 한 개 (bae han gae) means one pear.
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Tutor-led food and drink 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
시장에서 배를 샀어요.
sijangeseo baereul sasseoyo.
I bought pear at the market.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 배가 달아요.
i baega darayo.
This pear is sweet.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pear" in Korean
What does 배 mean in Korean?
Pear in Korean is 배 (bae). 배 can mean pear, belly, or boat; a fruit-shopping context selects the pear meaning.
How do I use 배 한 개?
배 한 개 (bae han gae) means one pear. 배 can mean pear, belly, or boat; a fruit-shopping context selects the pear meaning.
Which object particle goes after 배?
Use 를: 배를. For example, 시장에서 배를 샀어요. means “I bought pear at the market.”
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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