Korean word

발레

Pronunciation

Romanizationpalle

Meaning

  • nounballet

Example

주말에 발레를 배워볼래요?chu ma re pal le reul pae wo bol lae yo

Would you like to try learning ballet this weekend?

Illustration for 발레 (ballet)

More examples

주말에 발레 공연을 보러 갈 거예요.chu ma re pal le kong yeo neul po reo kal kkeo ye yo

I am going to see a ballet performance this weekend.

Core concept

A disciplined dance form that belongs both in the classroom and on the stage.

Common phrases

  • 발레를 배우다pal le reul pae u da

    learn ballet

  • 발레 공연pal le kong yeon

    ballet performance

  • 발레 수업pal le su eop

    ballet class

Similar words

무용muyong: A formal stage art that uses body movement, music, and rhythm to express feelings or tell a story.
춤chum: The act of moving the body to music or a beat to express rhythm or feelings.

Definition in Korean

무용 장르 전체와 그 수업·공연을 통틀어 이르는 말mu yong chang neu cheon che wa keu su eop kong yeo neul tong teu reo i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word entered Korean through French ballet, which ultimately comes from Italian balletto, meaning a little dance.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, the word commonly appears in study contexts such as lessons and learning activities, so it is useful to recognize it beyond performance settings.

Related words

  • 발레리나pallerinaballerinanoun
  • 발레단palledanballet companynoun
  • 발레복pallebokballet costumenoun

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