물방울
When you see a tiny, round bit of water, that's a 물방울 (mul-bang-ul). Think of rain falling or a tear rolling down. Each little piece of water is a 물방울. It's a simple word for a common sight!
You might hear the word 물방울 (mul-bang-ul) when talking about rain or dew. It specifically refers to a single, small drop of water.
For example, you could say 빗방울 (bit-bang-ul) for a raindrop, combining '비' (rain) with '방울'. Similarly, 이슬방울 (i-seul-bang-ul) means a dewdrop, using '이슬' (dew).
So, whenever you see a tiny, spherical bit of water, you can call it a 물방울.
Let's talk about the Korean word for 'water drop': 물방울 (mul-bang-ul). This is a very practical word to know, and it's used exactly how you'd expect – to describe a small, individual drop of water. Think of a single raindrop, a bead of sweat, or a tear. That's a 물방울.
The word itself is a combination of two simpler Korean words: 물 (mul), meaning 'water', and 방울 (bang-ul), which refers to a 'drop' or a 'bell'. So, literally, it's a 'water drop'. Easy enough, right?
§ Understanding 물방울 (mul-bang-ul)
- Definition
- A small drop of water.
Here are some common ways you'll hear and use 물방울:
- 빗방울 (bit-bang-ul): This specifically means 'raindrop'. It uses 빗 (bit), which comes from 비 (bi - rain). So, 빗방울 is a type of 물방울.
- 땀방울 (ttam-bang-ul): This means 'sweat drop'. 땀 (ttam) means 'sweat'.
- 눈물 방울 (nun-mul bang-ul): This means 'tear drop'. 눈물 (nun-mul) means 'tears'.
Notice the pattern? You can combine '방울' with other nouns to specify the type of drop. However, if you just say 물방울, it's generally understood to be a drop of water.
§ Examples of 물방울 in Sentences
창문에 물방울이 맺혔어요. (Chang-mun-e mul-bang-ul-i mae-chyeot-eo-yo.)
Hint: Water drops formed on the window.
얼굴에 땀방울이 송골송골 맺혔다. (Eol-gul-e ttam-bang-ul-i song-gol-song-gol mae-chyeot-da.)
Hint: Drops of sweat beaded on his face.
컵에서 물방울이 떨어졌다. (Keop-e-seo mul-bang-ul-i tteo-reo-jyeot-da.)
Hint: A water drop fell from the cup.
§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives
While 물방울 is straightforward, let's look at some related words and when you might use them instead.
- 방울 (bang-ul): As mentioned, 방울 on its own means 'drop' or 'bell'. When used in context, it can often imply a drop of liquid. However, it's more general than 물방울. For example, if you say '방울이 떨어졌다' (bang-ul-i tteo-reo-jyeot-da), it could mean 'a drop fell', but it doesn't specify it's water. If you want to be clear it's a water drop, use 물방울.
종에서 방울 소리가 났다. (Jong-e-seo bang-ul so-ri-ga nat-da.)
Hint: A bell sound rang from the bell. (Here, 방울 refers to a bell, not a drop.)
- 한 방울 (han bang-ul): This literally means 'one drop'. You'll often hear this when talking about a very small quantity, like 'just a drop' of something. While it includes 방울, it's usually used with a specific liquid.
커피에 우유 한 방울만 넣어주세요. (Keo-pi-e u-yu han bang-ul-man neo-eo-ju-se-yo.)
Hint: Please put just one drop of milk in the coffee.
- 물방울 vs. 물줄기 (mul-jul-gi): 물줄기 refers to a 'stream' or 'jet' of water, a continuous flow, not an individual drop. So, if you're talking about water gushing out, you'd use 물줄기, not 물방울.
소방관들이 강력한 물줄기를 쏘았다. (So-bang-gwan-deul-i gang-nyeok-han mul-jul-gi-reul sso-at-da.)
Hint: Firefighters sprayed a powerful jet of water.
In summary, stick to 물방울 (mul-bang-ul) when you mean a distinct, small drop of water. Use 방울 when the context makes it clear it's a drop, or when you combine it with another noun like 땀방울. Use 한 방울 for 'one drop' of a liquid, and 물줄기 for a continuous flow of water. Keep practicing, and you'll get the hang of it!
Aussprachehilfe
- Beginners often struggle with the 'ul' sound at the end, sometimes making it too strong or too weak. Aim for a subtle, quick 'ul' that blends with the 'bang'.
Beispiele nach Niveau
물방울이 작아요.
The water drop is small.
컵에 물방울이 있어요.
There are water drops on the cup.
창문에 물방울이 맺혔어요.
Water drops formed on the window.
비가 오면 물방울이 떨어져요.
When it rains, water drops fall.
차가운 병에 물방울이 생겼어요.
Water drops appeared on the cold bottle.
꽃잎에 물방울이 예뻐요.
Water drops on the flower petal are pretty.
손에 물방울이 튀었어요.
Water drops splashed on my hand.
샤워 후에 바닥에 물방울이 있어요.
After showering, there are water drops on the floor.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
While '물' is simply 'water', '물방울' is a 'drop of water'. Think of it as 'water' + 'drop'.
'방울' on its own can mean 'drop' or 'bell'. When combined with '물', it specifically means a 'water drop'.
Remember, '이슬' is specifically 'dew', which is a type of water drop formed by condensation.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"물방울이 바위를 뚫는다"
Constant dripping wears away a stone; perseverance pays off.
매일 꾸준히 노력하면 물방울이 바위를 뚫는 것처럼 언젠가는 성공할 거예요. (If you keep trying every day, you will succeed someday, just like water drops can bore through a rock.)
neutral"물방울 하나하나가 모여 바다를 이룬다"
Every little bit counts; many small efforts make a big difference.
작은 기부금도 물방울 하나하나가 모여 바다를 이루듯이 큰 도움이 될 수 있습니다. (Even small donations, like individual water drops forming an ocean, can be a big help.)
neutral"물방울 떨어지듯"
Falling like raindrops; happening continuously and repeatedly.
빗방울이 물방울 떨어지듯 창문에 부딪혔다. (Raindrops hit the window like water drops falling.)
neutral"물방울 무늬"
Polka dot pattern.
그녀는 귀여운 물방울 무늬 원피스를 입고 있었다. (She was wearing a cute polka dot dress.)
neutral"물방울처럼 맑다"
Clear as a drop of water; very clear and transparent.
그녀의 눈은 물방울처럼 맑았다. (Her eyes were clear as drops of water.)
neutral"물방울 소리"
Sound of dripping water.
조용한 방 안에서 물방울 소리만 들렸다. (Only the sound of dripping water could be heard in the quiet room.)
neutral"물방울 하나"
Just a single drop of water; a very small amount.
목마른 사막에서 물방울 하나가 얼마나 소중한지 깨달았다. (I realized how precious a single drop of water is in a thirsty desert.)
neutral"물방울이 맺히다"
Water drops form; to condense.
컵에 차가운 물을 따르자 물방울이 맺혔다. (When I poured cold water into the cup, water drops formed on it.)
neutral"물방울로 채우다"
To fill with water drops; to moisten.
안개가 풀잎을 물방울로 채웠다. (The fog filled the blades of grass with water drops.)
neutral"물방울 튀다"
Water drops splash.
아이가 물장구를 치자 물방울이 사방으로 튀었다. (When the child splashed, water drops flew everywhere.)
neutralLeicht verwechselbar
Both refer to water in small formations, but '이슬' is specifically dew.
'물방울' is a general term for a drop of water. '이슬' is water condensed on surfaces at night.
아침에 이슬이 풀잎에 맺혔다. (In the morning, dew formed on the grass blades.)
'방울' is often seen in combination with '물' to form '물방울', so learners might think they are interchangeable.
'방울' can mean a general 'drop' or a 'bell'. '물방울' specifically means a 'drop of water'.
눈물이 방울방울 떨어졌다. (Tears fell drop by drop.)
Both relate to water, but '물결' refers to waves or ripples.
'물방울' is a single drop. '물결' is the movement of water in waves.
잔잔한 물결이 일렁였다. (Gentle ripples swayed.)
Learners might confuse the general term for water with a specific drop of water.
'물' is the general word for water. '물방울' is a small unit or drop of water.
물을 마시고 싶어요. (I want to drink water.)
They both contain '방울' and refer to drops, but '빗방울' is specifically raindrops.
'물방울' is any drop of water. '빗방울' is a drop of rain.
창밖으로 빗방울이 떨어지는 소리가 들렸다. (I heard the sound of raindrops falling outside the window.)
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenThe word 물방울 (mul-bang-ul) is a combination of two words: 물 (mul), meaning 'water,' and 방울 (bang-ul), meaning 'a drop' or 'a bead.' So, literally, it means 'water drop.'
No, 물방울 specifically refers to a drop of water. If you want to talk about a drop of oil, you would use 기름 방울 (gi-reum bang-ul), where 기름 (gi-reum) means 'oil.'
You can use it like this:
빗방울이 창문에 떨어졌어요.
(Bit-bang-ul-i chang-mun-e tteo-reo-jeo-sseo-yo.)
Raindrops fell on the window.
잎사귀에 이슬 물방울이 맺혔어요.
(Ip-sa-gwi-e i-seul mul-bang-ul-i mae-chyeo-sseo-yo.)
Dewdrops formed on the leaves.
Yes, there is. 물방울 (mul-bang-ul) is a general term for a water drop. 빗방울 (bit-bang-ul) specifically refers to a raindrop, as 비 (bi) means 'rain.' So, all 빗방울 are 물방울, but not all 물방울 are 빗방울.
Not really. 물방울 is quite literal. It's almost always used to describe actual drops of water.
You can say 물방울 몇 개 (mul-bang-ul myeot gae) meaning 'a few water drops,' or 몇 방울 (myeot bang-ul) if the context of water is clear.
The pronunciation is [mul-bang-ul]. Pay attention to the 'u' sound in 물 (mul), which is like the 'oo' in 'book,' and the 'a' sound in 방울 (bang-ul), which is like the 'a' in 'father.'
It's not commonly used in idioms. It's a straightforward descriptive word. However, you might hear phrases like 물방울 무늬 (mul-bang-ul mu-nui), which means 'polka dot pattern' because the dots look like water drops.
물방울 (mul-bang-ul) is a general term for any water drop. 이슬 (i-seul) specifically refers to 'dew.' So, 이슬 is a type of 물방울 that forms overnight on surfaces.
No, you wouldn't typically use 물방울 for sweat drops. For sweat drops, you would say 땀방울 (ttam-bang-ul), where 땀 (ttam) means 'sweat.'
Teste dich selbst 42 Fragen
Choose the Korean word that means 'a small drop of water'.
물방울 (mul-bang-ul) specifically refers to a small drop of water. 물고기 is fish, 물 is water, and 방울 is a general term for a drop or bell.
Which of these sentences correctly uses '물방울'?
물방울 refers to small drops. Drinking a single drop or it being very big or flying are not typical uses. '맺히다' (to form, to gather) is commonly used with 물방울.
What is the English meaning of '물방울'?
물방울 directly translates to 'a small drop of water'.
The word '물방울' refers to a large amount of water.
No, '물방울' specifically means a 'small drop' of water, not a large amount.
You can use '물방울' to describe rain drops.
Yes, '물방울' can be used to describe individual raindrops or water drops in general.
If you see '물방울', it means you are looking at a whole lake.
No, '물방울' refers to a single small drop of water, not a lake.
This sentence means 'This is a drop of water.'
This sentence means 'There are water drops on the window.'
This means 'a small drop of water.'
빗방울 (raindrop), 창문 (window), 부딪히다 (to hit), 소리 (sound), 들리다 (to be heard)
아침 (morning), 이슬 (dew), 나뭇잎 (leaf), 맺히다 (to form, to gather)
수도꼭지 (faucet), 계속 (continuously), 떨어지다 (to fall)
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물방울이 맺힌 유리창을 닦아주세요.
Focus: 맺힌
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손에 묻은 물방울을 털어냈어요.
Focus: 털어냈어요
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접시에 물방울이 튀어서 젖었어요.
Focus: 튀어서
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Imagine you are describing a rainy day. Write two sentences using '물방울' to talk about the rain. (Hint: Think about how water drops look or fall.)
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창문에 물방울이 맺혔어요. 빗방울이 유리창에 예쁘게 떨어져요. (Water drops formed on the window. Raindrops are falling beautifully on the glass.)
You just watered your plants. Write a sentence describing how '물방울' are left on the leaves. (Hint: '맺히다' can be useful for 'to form/collect'.)
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식물 잎사귀에 작은 물방울들이 남아있어요. (Small water drops are left on the plant leaves.)
Describe a situation where you might see '물방울' somewhere unexpected, like on a cold drink glass. Write one sentence.
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차가운 음료수 컵 표면에 물방울이 생겼어요. (Water drops formed on the surface of the cold drink cup.)
아침에 창문에 무엇이 가득했습니까? (What was the window full of in the morning?)
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어젯밤에 비가 많이 와서 아침에 창문을 보니 유리창에 작은 물방울들이 가득했습니다. 햇살이 비치자 물방울들이 반짝이며 아름다운 모습을 만들었어요. 마치 유리창에 보석이 박힌 것 같았습니다.
아침에 창문에 무엇이 가득했습니까? (What was the window full of in the morning?)
The passage clearly states '유리창에 작은 물방울들이 가득했습니다' (the window was full of small water drops).
The passage clearly states '유리창에 작은 물방울들이 가득했습니다' (the window was full of small water drops).
물병 표면에 물방울이 맺힌 것은 무엇을 의미합니까? (What does it mean that water drops formed on the water bottle surface?)
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운동 후에 물을 마시려고 하는데, 냉장고에서 꺼낸 물병 표면에 물방울이 송골송골 맺혀 있었습니다. 너무 시원해 보여서 빨리 마시고 싶었어요. 이렇게 물방울이 생기는 것을 보면 더운 날씨라는 것을 알 수 있습니다.
물병 표면에 물방울이 맺힌 것은 무엇을 의미합니까? (What does it mean that water drops formed on the water bottle surface?)
The passage says, '이렇게 물방울이 생기는 것을 보면 더운 날씨라는 것을 알 수 있습니다' (When you see water drops forming like this, you can tell it's hot weather).
The passage says, '이렇게 물방울이 생기는 것을 보면 더운 날씨라는 것을 알 수 있습니다' (When you see water drops forming like this, you can tell it's hot weather).
거미줄에 맺힌 물방울이 무엇과 같다고 묘사되었습니까? (What were the water drops on the spiderweb described as being like?)
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거미줄에 이슬 물방울이 맺혀 있는 것을 보셨나요? 아침 햇살에 반짝이는 모습은 정말 아름답습니다. 작은 물방울 하나하나가 햇빛을 머금고 빛나는 것이 마치 다이아몬드 같아요. 자연의 작은 기적이죠.
거미줄에 맺힌 물방울이 무엇과 같다고 묘사되었습니까? (What were the water drops on the spiderweb described as being like?)
The passage states, '작은 물방울 하나하나가 햇빛을 머금고 빛나는 것이 마치 다이아몬드 같아요' (Each small water drop, holding the sunlight and shining, is like a diamond).
The passage states, '작은 물방울 하나하나가 햇빛을 머금고 빛나는 것이 마치 다이아몬드 같아요' (Each small water drop, holding the sunlight and shining, is like a diamond).
The sound of raindrops hitting the window.
Water drops were continuously falling from the faucet.
Morning dew had collected like water drops on the grass blades.
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물방울이 투명하게 빛나고 있었다.
Focus: 물방울이
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작은 물방울 하나가 얼굴에 튀었다.
Focus: 튀었다
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컵 가장자리에 물방울이 맺혔다.
Focus: 맺혔다
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Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: '비가 그치고 나니 나뭇잎에 ___ 맺혀 있었다.'
The sentence describes drops on leaves after rain, which '물방울' (water drop) fits perfectly. '눈송이' is snowflake, '햇살' is sunlight, and '바람' is wind.
다음 중 '물방울'의 특징을 가장 잘 나타내는 문장은 무엇입니까?
'물방울' is characterized by its small, round shape when it forms on a surface. The other options do not accurately describe a water drop.
다음 문맥에서 '물방울'과 가장 유사한 의미로 사용될 수 있는 단어는?
'이슬' (dew) refers to small drops of water that form on surfaces, similar to '물방울'. '홍수' is flood, '파도' is wave, and '샘물' is spring water.
'물방울'은 주로 고체 상태의 물을 의미한다.
'물방울'은 액체 상태의 물을 의미합니다. 고체 상태의 물은 '얼음'이나 '눈' 등으로 표현됩니다.
온도가 매우 낮아지면 '물방울'은 얼어서 고체 상태가 될 수 있다.
물은 온도가 0도 이하로 내려가면 얼어서 고체(얼음)가 되므로, 물방울도 마찬가지입니다.
컵에 담긴 물은 '물방울'이라고 부를 수 있다.
'물방울'은 작고 개별적인 물의 덩어리를 의미합니다. 컵에 담긴 물은 물의 한 덩어리이지, '물방울'이라고 하지 않습니다.
The sentence describes seeing clear water drops on leaves shimmering in sunlight while walking on a forest path.
The sentence talks about dew drops forming in the desert at night, reminding us of the preciousness of life.
The sentence mentions scientists claiming that even a tiny water drop can contain a vast amount of information.
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창문에 맺힌 물방울이 점점 커지더니 이내 아래로 흘러내렸다.
Focus: 물방울이
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커피 한 방울도 아껴 마셔야 할 정도로 물방울이 귀한 시절이 있었습니다.
Focus: 물방울이 귀한
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비 온 뒤 피어나는 꽃잎 위에는 영롱한 물방울들이 보석처럼 빛났다.
Focus: 영롱한 물방울들이
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주위에
A2Surrounding something or someone; around.
그대로
A2Without changing; as it is.
