별 — star
Pronunciation hint: byuhl. Standard romanization: byeol.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
별을 봤어요.
I saw the star.
Describing what you saw · byuh-reul bwah-ssuh-yoh
별 사진을 찍었어요.
I took a picture of the star.
Taking a photograph · byuhl sah-jee-neul jjee-guh-ssuh-yoh
별을 보고 싶어요.
I want to see the star.
Talking about what you want to see · byuh-reul boh-goh shee-puh-yoh
별이 보여요.
I can see the star.
Pointing something out · byuh-ree boh-yuh-yoh
밤하늘에 별이 떠요.
Stars appear in the night sky.
Describing the night sky · bahm-hah-neu-reh byuh-ree ttuh-yoh
별이 반짝여요.
The stars twinkle.
Watching the night sky · byuh-ree bahn-jjah-gyuh-yoh