Korean word

보기

Pronunciation

Romanizationpogi

Meaning

  • nounexample

Example

이 문장을 보기로 삼아 설명해 보세요.i mun jang eul po gi ro sa ma seol myeong hae po se yo

Please use this sentence as an example and explain it.

Illustration for 보기 (example)

More examples

이 장면은 좋은 보기가 되었다.i chang myeo neun cho eun po gi ga toe eot tta

This scene became a good example.

Core concept

A real case or specimen shown so that another thing can be understood, compared, or followed.

Common phrases

  • 보기 예문po gi ye mun

    example sentence

  • 보기 사진po gi sa jin

    sample photo

Similar words

예ye: A particular case cited to support understanding of a subject.
예시yesi: An illustrative instance that makes an abstract point easier to picture.
사례sarye: A specific real case representing a larger situation or problem.
본보기ponbogi: A clear example of behavior intended to set a standard for others.

Definition in Korean

본보기나 표본처럼 다른 것을 비추어 보여 주기 위해 제시하는 실제적인 사례나 견본pon bo gi na pyo bon cheo reom ta reun keo seul pi chu eo po yeo chu gi wi hae che si ha neun sil je jeo gin sa rye na kyeon bon

Word origin

Its formation is commonly linked to the Korean stem meaning see and a noun-forming ending, reflecting something made available to be looked at and used for reference.

Usage tips

  • English learners may hear this word used for a model to follow, not only a case that explains an idea.

Other meanings

  • choicenoun
  • samplenoun

Opposites

  • 반례pallyecounterexamplenoun

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