버스 (beo-seu, beoseu)
버스 (beoseu) means a bus, a common public transport in Korean, used daily and in travel.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
버스 means a public transportation vehicle that carries people along fixed routes.
Nuances
When to use
daily conversation, travel, public transport info
In context
버스 is a noun used as subject, object, or part of adverbial phrases. It fits naturally in both casual and formal contexts.
버스를 타고 학교에 갑니다.
beo-seu-reul ta-go hak-gyo-e gap-ni-da., beo seu reul ta go hak gyo e gap ni da.
버스 is the subject and the sentence is natural.
버스가 길을 달립니다.
beo-seu-ga gil-eul dal-rip-ni-da., beo seu ga gil eul dal rip ni da.
버스 is appropriately used as subject.
나는 버스를 좋아해요.
na-neun beo-seu-reul joh-a-hae-yo., na neun beo seu reul joh a hae yo.
버스 is naturally used as object.
버스에 사람이 많아요.
beo-seu-e sa-ram-i man-a-yo., beo seu e sa ram i man a yo.
버스 is part of a locative phrase.
버스가 달려요.
beo-seu-ga dal-ryeo-yo., beo seu ga dal ryeo yo.
Short, clear sentence with 버스 as subject.
버스를 먹어요.
beo-seu-reul meok-eo-yo., beo seu reul meok eo yo.
버스 cannot be eaten, so sentence is incorrect.
버스에서 내립니다.
beo-seu-e-seo nae-rip-ni-da., beo seu e seo nae rip ni da.
버스 is combined with '에서' to indicate place.
What does 버스 mean?
Which sentence is correct?
What is the role of '버스' in '버스에서 내립니다.'?
