별빛
byeolbit[ˈpjɘ(ː)ɭp͈it̚]
The Korean word for starlight is 별빛 (byeolbit).
별빛 is a noun used to describe the light emitted from stars other than the Sun.
Meaning: light emitted from stars other than the Sun (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is byeolbit.
Did you know?
- While 별빛 refers to the light, the word 별 is also used as a prefix in 별나다 to mean 'eccentric' or 'unusual'.
- The word 별 ('star') is used in the common Korean idiom 별 같다 to describe something that is exceptionally rare or unique.
- In traditional Korean folklore, stars are often associated with destiny and fate, making 별빛 a romantic symbol in historical dramas.
Examples in context
- 오늘 밤 별빛이 아름답습니다.The starlight tonight is beautiful.
- 별빛이 정말 아름다워요.byeol-bichi jeong-mal a-reum-da-wo-yo.The starlight is truly beautiful.
- 별빛이 창가로 들어와요.byeol-bit-i chang-ga-ro deu-reo-wa-yo.The starlight is coming through the window.
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are looking at the night sky together.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨, 저기 별빛 좀 보세요.Subin ssi, jeogi byeolbit jom boseyo.Subin, look at the starlight over there.
- 수빈 Su-bin와, 정말 밝게 빛나네요!wa, jeongmal balge binnaneyo!Wow, it is shining so brightly!
- 민준 Min-jun공기가 맑아서 별빛이 더 잘 보여요.gonggiga malgaseo byeolbicci deo jal boyeoyo.The air is clear, so the starlight is more visible.
- 수빈 Su-bin여기 오길 정말 잘했어요.yeogi ogil jeongmal jalhaesseoyo.I'm so glad we came here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “starlight” translations and entries 별빛, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
