When to use hot-air balloon in Korean

When to use it

열기구 means a hot-air balloon, a big balloon that flies in the air with a basket below. People use this word when talking about sightseeing, festivals, or special travel experiences. It is not a common everyday ride, but many learners see it in pictures and travel stories.

Example sentences

1. 공원에서 열기구를 봤어요.

   I saw a hot-air balloon at the park.

2. 하늘에 열기구가 있어요.

   There is a hot-air balloon in the sky.

3. 열기구 사진을 찍었어요.

   I took a picture of a hot-air balloon.

4. 저 열기구는 커 보이네요.

   That hot-air balloon looks big.