Korean for Kids · Level 45
15 words
Korean word
보트
Pronunciation
Romanizationpoteu
Meaning
- nounboat
Example
호수에서 보트를 탔어요.ho su e seo po teu reul ta sseo yo
I rode in a boat on the lake.
More examples
강에서 보트를 타고 놀았어요.kang e seo po teu reul ta go no ra sseo yo
I had fun riding in a boat on the river.
Core concept
A small craft that carries people across or along the water.
Common phrases
보트를 타다po teu reul ta da
ride in a boat
Similar words
배pae: A craft that moves across water while carrying people or cargo.
Definition in Korean
물 위에서 사람이 타고 다니는 작은 배mul wi e seo sa ra mi ta go ta ni neun cha geun pae
Word origin
Korean borrowed this word from English boat and adjusted the pronunciation to fit Korean sound patterns.
Usage tips
- English boat can mean a small recreational craft, so this word is useful for talking about trips on lakes and rivers.