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병

byeong

native number + 병: 물 한 병 · 맥주 두 병

bottle(s) (counter); bottle

Example

콜라 두 병 주세요.

Two bottles of cola, please.

Word parts

병 bottle

Also the noun 'bottle': 물 한 병 = a bottle of water.

Good to know

Don't confuse with 병 (病) 'illness', as in 병원 'hospital'.

TOPIK 1noun

병

byeong

병이 · 병을

illness, disease

Example

할머니가 병이 나서 병원에 가셨어요.

My grandmother got sick and went to the hospital.

Word parts

병 illness

Good to know

Don't confuse with 병 'bottle' (물 한 병). Common phrases: 병이 나다 (get sick), 병에 걸리다 (catch a disease).