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바다

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '바다' means 'sea' or 'ocean'. It is a common noun used to describe large bodies of saltwater. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, especially when talking about travel, nature, or food.

Common Contexts

'바다' is often used when discussing summer activities like swimming or beach trips. It also appears in contexts related to seafood or marine life.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 바다에 가다: to go to the sea, used when talking about visiting the beach or seaside.
  • 바다에서 수영하다: to swim in the sea, common summer activity.
  • 바다가 넓다: the sea is wide/vast, describing the size or expanse.

Register and Politeness

'바다' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '바다' with '호수' (lake) or '강' (river). Remember, '바다' specifically refers to the sea or ocean, not freshwater bodies.

Example Sentences

여름에는 바다에 가서 수영을 해요.

Yeoreumeneun badae gaseo suyeongeul haeyo.

In summer, I go to the sea to swim.

바다에서 신선한 해산물을 많이 먹었어요.

Badaeseo sinseonhan haesanmureul mani meogeosseoyo.

I ate a lot of fresh seafood by the sea.

바다가 너무 넓어서 끝이 안 보여요.

Badaga neomu neolbeoseo kkeuchi an boyeoyo.

The sea is so vast that I can't see the end.