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"Sea" in Korean: 바다
바다bada
Sea in Korean is 바다 (bada). 바다 is the Korean noun for sea; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Planning an outing
바다를 사진으로 봤어요.badareul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 바다
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bada
/pata/
바다 (bada) has 2 Hangul syllables. 바다 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Sea" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 바다bada | Sea Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 바다 풍경bada punggyeong | sea scenery A useful combination with 바다. | A useful combination with 바다. |
| 바다를badareul | Sea (as an object) Use 를 when 바다 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 바다 is the object of an action. |
How to use 바다 in real life
- 1Planning an outing
바다를 사진으로 봤어요.
badareul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the sea in a photograph.
바다를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Travel plans
바다에 가고 싶어요.
badae gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the sea.
바다 appears in a complete sentence for sea.
- 3Enjoying a view
이 바다가 정말 아름다워요.
i badaga jeongmal areumdawoyo.
This sea is really beautiful.
바다가 marks 바다 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 바다
Incorrect: 바다을 사진으로 봤어요.
Correct: 바다를 사진으로 봤어요.
When practicing sea, use the correct particle or copula after 바다; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 바다이에요.
Correct: 바다예요.
When practicing sea, when identifying something as 바다, use 바다예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
바다 is the Korean noun for sea; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery. The combination 바다 풍경 (bada punggyeong) means sea scenery.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 바다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
바다를 사진으로 봤어요.
badareul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the sea in a photograph.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
바다에 가고 싶어요.
badae gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the sea.
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 "Sea" in Korean
What does 바다 mean in Korean?
Sea in Korean is 바다 (bada). 바다 is the Korean noun for sea; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
How do I use 바다 풍경?
바다 풍경 (bada punggyeong) means sea scenery. 바다 is the Korean noun for sea; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Which object particle goes after 바다?
Use 를: 바다를. For example, 바다를 사진으로 봤어요. means “I saw the sea in a photograph.”
How is 바다 pronounced?
바다 (bada) has 2 Hangul syllables. 바다 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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