Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Star" in Korean: 별
별byeol
Star in Korean is 별 (byeol). 별 is the Korean noun for star; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
별이 반짝여요.byeori banjjagyeoyo.
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How to pronounce 별
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byeol
/pjʌl/
별 (byeol) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 별 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Star" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 별byeol | Star Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 별에 대한 질문byeore daehan jilmun | question about star A useful combination with 별. | A useful combination with 별. |
| 별을byeoreul | Star (as an object) Use 을 when 별 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 별 is the object of an action. |
How to use 별 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
별이 반짝여요.
byeori banjjagyeoyo.
The stars twinkle.
This sentence uses 별 in the star sense.
- 2A different situation
밤하늘에서 별을 봤어요.
bamhaneureseo byeoreul bwasseoyo.
I saw stars in the night sky.
This sentence uses 별 in the star sense.
- 3A useful question or update
별이 몇 개 보여요?
byeori myeot gae boyeoyo?
How many stars can you see?
This sentence uses 별 in the star sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 별
Incorrect: 별가 반짝여요.
Correct: 별이 반짝여요.
When practicing star, use the correct particle or copula after 별; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 별예요.
Correct: 별이에요.
When practicing star, when identifying something as 별, use 별이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
별 is the Korean noun for star; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 별에 대한 질문 (byeore daehan jilmun) means question about star.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 별
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
별이 반짝여요.
byeori banjjagyeoyo.
The stars twinkle.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
밤하늘에서 별을 봤어요.
bamhaneureseo byeoreul bwasseoyo.
I saw stars in the night sky.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Star" in Korean
What does 별 mean in Korean?
Star in Korean is 별 (byeol). 별 is the Korean noun for star; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 별에 대한 질문?
별에 대한 질문 (byeore daehan jilmun) means question about star. 별 is the Korean noun for star; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 별?
The object form is 별을 because 별 ends in a consonant.
How is 별 pronounced?
별 (byeol) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 별 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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