butterfly vs swallow in Korean

나비vs제비

butterfly

나비butterfly

나비 means “butterfly” in Korean. It is the colorful insect that flies around flowers and gardens. You can use this word when talking about nature, pictures, toys, or patterns on clothes.

When to use butterfly
swallow

제비swallow

A swallow (제비) is a small bird that flies very fast in the sky. It often comes in spring and can make a nest near houses. We use this word when talking about the bird we see outdoors or in pictures.

When to use swallow

How they differ

butterfly (나비) and swallow (제비) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “butterfly” when 나비 means “butterfly” in Korean. It is the colorful insect that flies around flowers and gardens. You can use this word when talking about… Use “swallow” when A swallow (제비) is a small bird that flies very fast in the sky. It often comes in spring and can make a nest near houses. We use this wor…