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"Wave (sea)" in Korean: 파도
파도pado
Wave (sea) in Korean is 파도 (pado). 파도 is a sea wave; 손을 흔들다 is wave with a hand and is not this noun.
An everyday statement
오늘 파도가 높아요.oneul padoga nopayo.
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How to pronounce 파도
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pado
/pʰato/
파도 (pado) has 2 Hangul syllables. 파도 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Wave (sea)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 파도pado | Wave (sea) Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 큰 파도keun pado | large wave A useful combination with 파도. | A useful combination with 파도. |
| 파도를padoreul | Wave (sea) (as an object) Use 를 when 파도 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 파도 is the object of an action. |
How to use 파도 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
오늘 파도가 높아요.
oneul padoga nopayo.
The waves are high today.
This sentence uses 파도 in the wave (sea) sense.
- 2A different situation
파도 소리가 들려요.
pado soriga deullyeoyo.
I hear the sound of waves.
This sentence uses 파도 in the wave (sea) sense.
- 3A useful question or update
파도가 해변까지 와요.
padoga haebyeonkkaji wayo.
The waves reach the beach.
This sentence uses 파도 in the wave (sea) sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 파도
Incorrect: 오늘 파도이 높아요.
Correct: 오늘 파도가 높아요.
When practicing wave (sea), use the correct particle or copula after 파도; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 파도이에요.
Correct: 파도예요.
When practicing wave (sea), when identifying something as 파도, use 파도예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
파도 is a sea wave; 손을 흔들다 is wave with a hand and is not this noun. The combination 큰 파도 (keun pado) means large wave.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 파도
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘 파도가 높아요.
oneul padoga nopayo.
The waves are high today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
파도 소리가 들려요.
pado soriga deullyeoyo.
I hear the sound of waves.
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 "Wave (sea)" in Korean
What does 파도 mean in Korean?
Wave (sea) in Korean is 파도 (pado). 파도 is a sea wave; 손을 흔들다 is wave with a hand and is not this noun.
How do I use 큰 파도?
큰 파도 (keun pado) means large wave. 파도 is a sea wave; 손을 흔들다 is wave with a hand and is not this noun.
Which object particle goes after 파도?
The object form is 파도를 because 파도 ends in a vowel.
How is 파도 pronounced?
파도 (pado) has 2 Hangul syllables. 파도 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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