How to say fool in Korean

Meaning

바보 means “fool” or “silly person.” People use it when someone does something careless, funny, or not smart. Friends or family may say it playfully, but it can sound rude if you say it seriously.

Example sentences

1. 동생이 또 휴대폰을 두고 왔어. 바보 같아.

   My younger sibling left their phone behind again. So silly.

2. 여행 중에 기차를 놓쳐서 바보 같았어요.

   I missed the train during the trip, so I felt foolish.

3. 너 바보야?

   Are you silly?

4. 학교에서 친구가 나를 바보라고 했어요.

   At school, a friend called me a fool.