Korean word

오토바이

Pronunciation

Romanizationotobai

Meaning

  • nounmotorcycle

Example

저는 오토바이를 샀어요.cheo neun o to ba i reul sa sseo yo

I bought a motorcycle.

Illustration for 오토바이 (motorcycle)

More examples

저는 오토바이를 타고 출근해요.cheo neun o to ba i reul ta go chul geun hae yo

I commute to work by motorcycle.

Core concept

A motor-powered two-wheeler for personal travel.

Common phrases

  • 오토바이를 타다o to ba i reul ta da

    ride a motorcycle

  • 오토바이 사고o to ba i sa go

    motorcycle accident

  • 오토바이 헬멧o to ba i hel met

    motorcycle helmet

Similar words

스쿠터seukuteo: A small two-wheeled vehicle ridden with the feet forward, often for short trips.
바이크paikeu: A casual spoken name for a motorcycle.
모터사이클moteosaikeul: A formal term for a two-wheeled motorcycle, often suggesting a stronger engine.
전동스쿠터cheondongseukuteo: A small electric two-wheeled vehicle used for short-distance travel.

Definition in Korean

모터로 움직이는 두 바퀴의 개인용 이동수단.mo teo ro um ji gi neun tu pa kwi ui kae i nyong i dong su dan

Word origin

The word entered Korean through Japanese and ultimately combines the English elements auto and bike.

Usage tips

  • English learners can connect the ending to bike, but the Korean pronunciation ends more like bye, so listening for that sound helps recognition.

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