English–Korean

“butterfly” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationnabi

Example

나비를 좋아해요.na bi reul cho a hae yo

I like butterflies.

Illustration for 나비 (butterfly)

How to say “butterfly” in Korean

“Butterfly” in Korean is 나비 (nabi).

A small winged insect that changes from a caterpillar through a pupa before flying as an adult.

Full entry for 나비: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 나비

나비가 꽃에 앉아 있어요.na bi ga kko che an ja i sseo yo

A butterfly is perched on a flower.

Tips for using 나비

  • For butterflies, Korean uses a counter for living creatures instead of the general counter for objects.

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