Korean Conversation · Level 209
15 words
Korean word
부피
Pronunciation
Romanizationpupi
Meaning
- nounvolume
Example
옷을 싸면 부피가 줄어들어요.o seul ssa myeon pu pi ga chu reo deu reo yo
When you pack the clothes, they take up less space.
More examples
이 포장지는 부피가 커서 옮기기 불편해요.i po jang ji neun pu pi ga keo seo om gi gi pul pyeon hae yo
This packaging is bulky, so it is inconvenient to move.
Core concept
The space defined by an object's length, width, and height, especially when that size affects packing or storage.
Common phrases
부피가 크다pu pi ga keu da
large in volume
부피를 줄이다pu pi reul chu ri da
reduce volume
부피가 작다pu pi ga chak tta
small in volume
Similar words
크기keugi: The general measurement or degree of how large something is.
용량yongnyang: The amount that a container or device can hold, store, or handle.
사이즈saijeu: A standard measurement label showing whether clothing or shoes will fit.
Definition in Korean
물체가 차지하는 공간의 양을 세 방향으로 나타낸 말.mul che ga cha ji ha neun kong ga nui yang eul se pang hyang eu ro na ta naen mal
Word origin
No secure etymology is established, so learning the word through its everyday idea of three-dimensional space is safer than guessing from its parts.
Usage tips
- A useful contrast is weight, which tells how heavy something is, while this word matters when deciding whether something will fit in a bag or box.
Other meanings
- bulknoun
Related words
- 부피감pupigamsense of volumenoun