Korean word

제비

Pronunciation

Romanizationchebi

Meaning

  • nounswallow

Example

어제 공원에서 제비를 봤어요.eo je kong wo ne seo che bi reul pwa sseo yo

I saw a swallow in the park yesterday.

Illustration for 제비 (swallow)

More examples

제비가 하늘을 빠르게 날아갔어요.che bi ga ha neu reul ppa reu ge na ra ga sseo yo

A swallow flew quickly across the sky.

Core concept

A small, swift migratory bird with long pointed wings and a deeply forked tail that often flies near people.

Common phrases

  • 제비가 날다che bi ga nal da

    swallow in flight

  • 제비 떼che bi tte

    flock of swallows

Similar words

참새chamsae: A small brown bird often heard or seen in trees, parks, and neighborhoods.
비둘기pidulgi: A round-bodied city bird that commonly gathers on streets and park grounds.
갈매기kalmaegi: A pale seabird that often flies in groups along coasts, beaches, and harbors.
까치kkachi: A medium-sized black-and-white bird often seen in gardens, on rooftops, and near towns.

Definition in Korean

작고 날렵한 철새로, 길쭉한 날개와 갈라진 꼬리를 지니며 봄과 여름에 사람 주변에서 자주 볼 수 있는 새chak kko nal lyeo pan cheol sae ro kil jju kan nal gae wa kal la jin kko ri reul chi ni myeo pom gwa yeo reu me sa ram chu byeo ne seo cha ju pol ssu in neun sae

Word origin

The word's historical origin and internal formation are uncertain, so it is best learned as a whole Korean bird name.

Usage tips

  • English also uses swallow for the act of sending food down the throat, but this Korean noun refers to the bird in this sense.

Other meanings

  • lotnoun

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