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배가 · 배를
pear (Korean pear)
Example
한국 배는 크고 달아요.
Korean pears are big and sweet.
Word parts
Same sound as 배 (belly) and 배 (boat). Korean pears are big, round and crisp.
Good to know
배 also means 'stomach' and 'boat' — context tells you which.
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배가 · 배를
stomach, belly
Example
점심을 안 먹어서 배가 고파요.
I skipped lunch, so I'm hungry.
Word parts
Also means pear and boat — context tells you which.
Good to know
배가 고프다 = hungry, 배가 부르다 = full, 배가 아프다 = stomachache.
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배가 · 배를
ship, boat
Example
우리는 배를 타고 섬에 갔어요.
We took a boat to the island.
Word parts
배가 고파요 = I'm hungry.
Good to know
배 also means 'belly' and 'pear'. 배가 아파요 = my stomach hurts; 배를 타요 = I take a boat.
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