부엉이 — owl
Pronunciation hint: boo · uhng · ee. Standard romanization: bueongi.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
부엉이를 봤어요.
I saw the owl.
Describing what you saw · boo-uhng-ee-reul bwah-ssuh-yoh
부엉이 사진을 찍었어요.
I took a picture of the owl.
Taking a photograph · boo-uhng-ee sah-jee-neul jjee-guh-ssuh-yoh
부엉이를 보고 싶어요.
I want to see the owl.
Talking about what you want to see · boo-uhng-ee-reul boh-goh shee-puh-yoh
부엉이가 보여요.
I can see the owl.
Pointing something out · boo-uhng-ee-gah boh-yuh-yoh
부엉이가 나무에 앉아 있어요.
The owl is perched in a tree.
Finding a bird · boo-uhng-ee-gah nah-moo-eh ahn-jah ee-ssuh-yoh
부엉이 눈이 커요.
The owl has big eyes.
Describing a bird · boo-uhng-ee noo-nee kuh-yoh