Korean word

보이다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpoida

Meaning

  • verbbe seen

Example

창문 밖에 산이 보여요.chang mun pa kke sa ni po yeo yo

A mountain can be seen outside the window.

Illustration for 보이다 (be seen)

More examples

밤하늘에 별들이 잘 보여요.pam ha neu re pyeol deu ri chal po yeo yo

The stars are clearly visible in the night sky.

Core concept

A person or thing comes into view clearly enough to be recognized, or appears to have a certain quality.

Common phrases

  • 눈에 보이다nu ne po i da

    be visible

  • 멀리서도 보이다meol li seo do po i da

    be visible even from far away

  • 잘 보이다chal po i da

    be clearly visible

Similar words

듯하다teutada: Appear likely from signs or information that has not been checked directly.
느껴지다neukkyeojida: Be felt as a mood or impression that comes from the surroundings.
생각되다saenggakttoeda: Be judged as a possible result when the situation is considered.

Definition in Korean

눈에 들어와 쉽게 알아볼 수 있는 상태를 말하며, 비유적으로 어떤 사람이나 사물이 그렇게 여겨진다는 뜻으로도 쓰인다.nu ne teu reo wa swip kke a ra bol ssu in neun sang tae reul mal ha myeo pi yu jeo geu ro eo tteon sa ra mi na sa mu ri keu reo ke yeo gyeo jin da neun tteu seu ro do sseu in da

Word origin

The form developed from the Korean verb for see with a suffix that gives a passive sense, then extended from being seen to seeming a certain way.

Usage tips

  • This word can describe a fact that the eyes can notice as well as an impression, so it does not always express a firm opinion.

Other meanings

  • showverb
  • seemverb

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