English–Korean
“metaphor” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpiyu
Example
그는 비유를 자주 쓴다.keu neun pi yu reul cha ju sseun da
He often uses metaphors.
How to say “metaphor” in Korean
“Metaphor” in Korean is 비유 (piyu).
A subject borrows the image of something else to reveal what it is like.
Example sentences with 비유
그의 말에는 좋은 비유가 많다.keu ui ma re neun cho eun pi yu ga man ta
His words contain many good metaphors.
Tips for using 비유
- In conversation, a concrete everyday image usually makes this kind of expression easier to understand than an unclear image.