When to use wave in Korean

When to use it

A wave is the moving water you see in the sea or ocean. In Korean, this is called 파도. You can use this word when talking about the beach, swimming, surfing, or the sound of the sea.

Example sentences

1. 바다에 큰 파도가 있어요.

   There are big waves in the sea.

2. 아이들이 파도를 보고 웃어요.

   The children look at the waves and smile.

3. 오늘은 파도가 높아서 수영하면 안 돼요.

   The waves are high today, so you should not swim.

4. 집에서 파도 소리를 들어요.

   I listen to the sound of waves at home.

5. 친구가 파도가 정말 예쁘다고 말했어요.

   My friend said the waves are really pretty.

6. 기념품 가게에서 파도 그림 엽서를 샀어요.

   I bought a postcard with a wave picture at a souvenir shop.