Korean word

불빛

Pronunciation

Romanizationpulbit

Meaning

  • nounlight

Example

어두운 골목에 불빛이 희미하게 보인다.eo du un kol mo ge pul bi chi hi mi ha ge po in da

A faint light can be seen in the dark alley.

Illustration for 불빛 (light)

More examples

불빛이 깜박여서 길을 잘 찾지 못했다.pul bi chi kkam ba gyeo seo ki reul chal chat jji mo taet tta

The light was flickering, so I could not find my way.

Core concept

A visible patch of light from a flame, lamp, or other source that stands out in darkness.

Common phrases

  • 불빛이 깜박이다pul bi chi kkam ba gi da

    flickering light

  • 불빛이 반짝이다pul bi chi pan jja gi da

    sparkling light

Similar words

빛pit: Light that comes from a source or reflection can be seen.
전등cheondeung: A powered lamp provides light for an indoor area.

Definition in Korean

어두운 곳에서 보이는 불이나 전등 따위의 빛.eo du un ko se seo po i neun pu ri na cheon deung tta wi ui pit

Word origin

The word combines 불 (bul, "fire") and 빛 (bit, "light"), linking the idea of fire with the light it produces.

Usage tips

  • In descriptions of streets, windows, or campsites, this word often adds atmosphere by making a distant or faint glow noticeable.

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