나비들
nabideul
The English word "butterflies" is translated into Korean as 나비들 (nabideul).
나비들 is used to refer to more than one winged insect known as a butterfly.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the noun 나비, meaning "butterfly" and the plural suffix 들 (deul), which is added to indicate plurality.
How does it change in a sentence?
While 나비들 specifically denotes plurality, the singular form 나비 can often be used to represent both a single butterfly and the general concept of butterflies.
How do you pronounce it?
nabideul
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'butterflies' can describe a physical sensation of nervousness in the stomach, Korean uses different expressions for that feeling. You would not use the word 나비 to describe feeling 'butterflies' before a speech.
- In Korean folklore, butterflies were sometimes believed to be the souls of the deceased returning to visit their families.
- In Korean culture, 나비 is a traditional symbol of happiness, joy and marital bliss. This association makes butterflies a common motif in wedding art and traditional clothing.
Examples in context
- 오늘 정원에 아름다운 나비가 많이 있습니다.There are many beautiful butterflies in the garden today.
- 나비들은 나를 항상 행복하게 만들어.Butterflies always make me happy.
- 나비들이 꽃 주위에 있어요.nabideuri kkot juwie isseoyo.Butterflies are around the flowers.
- 정원에 나비들이 날아다녀요.jeongwone nabideuri naradanyeoyo.Butterflies are flying in the garden.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are looking at a flower bed.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 여기 나비들 좀 보세요!Hyeonu ssi, yeogi nabideul jom boseyo!Hyunwoo, look at the butterflies here!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 많네요. 색깔이 다 달라요.Jeongmal manneyo. Saekkkari da dallayo.There really are a lot. The colors are all different.
- 민지 Min-ji나비들이 정말 아름답지 않나요?Nabideuri jeongmal areumdapji annayo?Aren't the butterflies truly beautiful?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 정말 환상적이에요.Ne, jeongmal hwansangjeogieyo.Yes, they are truly fantastic.
