Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Rain" in Korean: 비
비bi
Rain in Korean is 비 (bi). 비 is the Korean noun for rain; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans.
Describing conditions
비가 심해요.biga simhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 비
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bi
/pi/
비 (bi) has 1 Hangul syllable. 비 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Rain" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 비bi | Rain Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 비가 오다biga oda | rain falls A useful combination with 비. | A useful combination with 비. |
| 비를bireul | Rain (as an object) Use 를 when 비 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 비 is the object of an action. |
How to use 비 in real life
- 1Describing conditions
비가 심해요.
biga simhaeyo.
The rain is severe.
비가 marks 비 as the subject.
- 2Rain in conversation
밖에 비가 와요.
bakke biga wayo.
It is raining outside.
비가 marks 비 as the subject.
- 3Explaining a delay
비 때문에 늦었어요.
bi ttaemune neujeosseoyo.
I was late because of the rain.
비 appears in a complete sentence for rain.
Mistakes English speakers make with 비
Incorrect: 비이 심해요.
Correct: 비가 심해요.
When practicing rain, use the correct particle or copula after 비; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 비이에요.
Correct: 비예요.
When practicing rain, when identifying something as 비, use 비예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
비 is the Korean noun for rain; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans. The combination 비가 오다 (biga oda) means rain falls.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 비
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
비가 심해요.
biga simhaeyo.
The rain is severe.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
밖에 비가 와요.
bakke biga wayo.
It is raining outside.
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 "Rain" in Korean
What does 비 mean in Korean?
Rain in Korean is 비 (bi). 비 is the Korean noun for rain; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans.
How do I use 비가 오다?
비가 오다 (biga oda) means rain falls. 비 is the Korean noun for rain; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans.
Which object particle goes after 비?
The object form is 비를 because 비 ends in a vowel.
How is 비 pronounced?
비 (bi) has 1 Hangul syllable. 비 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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