English–Korean

“motorcycle” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationotobai

Example

저는 오토바이를 샀어요.cheo neun o to ba i reul sa sseo yo

I bought a motorcycle.

Illustration for 오토바이 (motorcycle)

How to say “motorcycle” in Korean

“Motorcycle” in Korean is 오토바이 (otobai).

A motor-powered two-wheeler for personal travel.

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

Example sentences with 오토바이

저는 오토바이를 타고 출근해요.cheo neun o to ba i reul ta go chul geun hae yo

I commute to work by motorcycle.

Tips for using 오토바이

  • English learners can connect the ending to bike, but the Korean pronunciation ends more like bye, so listening for that sound helps recognition.

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