When to use fairy tale in Korean

When to use it

A fairy tale (동화) is a story, often for children, with magic, talking animals, kings, or other imaginary things. You often use this word when talking about storybooks you read at home or in class. It can also mean a story that feels like a fairy tale.

Example sentences

1. 학교에서 동화를 읽어요.

   We read a fairy tale at school.

2. 엄마가 잠자기 전에 동화를 읽어 줘요.

   Mom reads me a fairy tale before bed.

3. 도서관에서 재미있는 동화를 빌렸어요.

   I borrowed an interesting fairy tale from the library.

4. 서점에서 새 동화책을 샀어요.

   I bought a new fairy tale book at the bookstore.

5. 친구와 동화 이야기를 했어요.

   I talked with my friend about a fairy tale.

6. 여행 가는 기차에서 동화를 읽었어요.

   I read a fairy tale on the train during a trip.