When to use owl in Korean

When to use it

An owl (올빼미) is a bird with big eyes that is usually active at night. You use this word when talking about the animal in nature, at the zoo, or in pictures and books. Owls are often shown sitting in trees and hunting in the dark.

Example sentences

1. 숲에서 올빼미를 봤어요.

   I saw an owl in the forest.

2. 올빼미는 밤에 활동해요.

   Owls are active at night.

3. 책에 큰 올빼미 사진이 있어요.

   There is a big owl picture in the book.

4. 동물원에서 올빼미를 만났어요.

   I saw an owl at the zoo.

5. 아이가 올빼미 인형을 샀어요.

   The child bought an owl doll.

6. 엄마, 저 나무에 올빼미가 있어요!

   Mom, there is an owl in that tree!