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Wheel in Korean 🇰🇷


in English in Korean S
wheel 바퀴
How to say “wheel” in Korean? “바퀴”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “바퀴” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on wheel in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to Remember the Word:
• Associate the sound "bakwi" with "back wheel" by imagining the back wheel of a bicycle turning.
• Visualize the round shape of a wheel and mentally label it “바퀴 (bakwi)” while saying the sound aloud.

Explanations:
• “바퀴 (bakwi)” is the native Korean word for “wheel.” It refers to the circular, rotating part of vehicles and machines.
• Although “휠 (hwil)” is sometimes used as a loanword, “바퀴” is the standard term in everyday Korean.

Other Words with the Same Meaning:
• 휠 (hwil) – A borrowed term from English “wheel,” used in some modern or technical contexts.
• 차바퀴 (cha bakwi) – Specifically means “car wheel” when emphasizing a vehicle’s wheels.

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• “바퀴” is mainly used in its literal sense as “wheel.” It does not have widespread alternate or slang meanings, though it can be used metaphorically to imply “continuous movement” or “cycles” in literary contexts.

Example Sentences:
1. 이 자전거의 바퀴가 빨리 돌아간다.
(Romanized: I jajeongeoui bakwiga ppalri doraganda.)
Translation: The wheels of this bicycle spin fast.

2. 그 열차는 바퀴 덕분에 부드럽게 달렸다.
(Romanized: Geu yeolchaneun bakwi deokbune budeureopge dallyeotda.)
Translation: The train ran smoothly thanks to its wheels.

3. 바퀴가 부러져서 차가 움직이지 않는다.
(Romanized: Bakwiga bureojyeoseo chaga umjigiji anneunda.)
Translation: The car doesn't move because the wheel is broken.

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