What does 비행기 mean?

비행기 (bi-haeng-gi, bihaenggi)

비행기 (bihaenggi) means airplane, a vehicle that flies in the sky. Commonly used for travel or business trips.

Airplane flying in the sky

Definition & nuance

Core meaning and shades learners miss.

비행기(bi-haeng-gi, bihaenggi)

비행기 (bihaenggi) is a noun meaning an airplane, a vehicle that carries people through the air.

Nuances

  • Common noun for a transportation method
  • Closely related to travel and business trips
  • Used with words like 비행기표 (plane ticket)

When to use

travel, commuting, business

In context

비행기 is a noun used as subject, object, or complement in sentences. It fits both casual and formal contexts.

Real-world examples

  • 저는 내일 비행기를 타고 서울에 갑니다.

    jeo-neun nae-il bi-haeng-gi-reul ta-go seo-ul-e gap-ni-da., jeo neun nae il bi haeng gi reul ta go seo ul e gap ni da.

    The phrase '비행기를 타다' (ride a plane) is natural.

  • 비행기는 바다 위를 달립니다.

    bi-haeng-gi-neun ba-da wi-reul dal-rip-ni-da., bi haeng gi neun ba da wi reul dal rip ni da.

    Airplanes fly in the sky; they don't run on the sea.

  • 비행기표를 예약했어요.

    bi-haeng-gi-pyo-reul ye-yak-haess-eo-yo., bi haeng gi pyo reul ye yak haess eo yo.

    The word '비행기표' (plane ticket) naturally connects with 비행기.

  • 비행기에서 영화를 봤어요.

    bi-haeng-gi-e-seo yeong-hwa-reul bwass-eo-yo., bi haeng gi e seo yeong hwa reul bwass eo yo.

    This sentence naturally expresses being inside an airplane.

  • 비행기는 땅에서 빠르게 걷습니다.

    bi-haeng-gi-neun ttang-e-seo ppa-reu-ge geot-seup-ni-da., bi haeng gi neun ttang e seo ppa reu ge geot seup ni da.

    Airplanes are not living things and cannot walk.

Quick quiz

  1. What does 비행기 mean?

    비행기의 뜻은 무엇인가요?(bi-haeng-gi-uitteus-eunmu-eos-in-ga-yo?, bihaenggiuitteuseunmueosingayo?)
  2. Which sentence is correct?

    다음 중 올바른 문장은?(da-eumjungol-ba-reunmun-jang-eun?, daeumjungolbareunmunjangeun?)
  3. What does 비행기표 mean?

    비행기표는 무엇을 의미하나요?(bi-haeng-gi-pyo-neunmu-eos-eului-mi-ha-na-yo?, bihaenggipyoneunmueoseuluimihanayo?)

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