When to use volume in Korean

Korean: 부피[ bu-pi ]

volume
volume

When to use it

Volume (부피) means how much space something takes up. We use this word for things like boxes, furniture, bags, or liquids. If something has a big volume, it needs more space.

Example sentences

  1. 이 상자는 부피가 커요.

    This box takes up a lot of space.

  2. 부피가 작은 가방이 필요해요.

    I need a bag that does not take up much space.

  3. 이불은 부피가 커서 옷장에 안 들어가요.

    The blanket is bulky, so it does not fit in the closet.

  4. 과학 시간에 컵의 부피를 재어요.

    In science class, we measure the volume of a cup.

  5. 여행 갈 때는 부피가 작은 짐이 좋아요.

    When traveling, luggage that takes up less space is better.

  6. 이 의자는 부피가 커서 방이 좁아 보여요.

    This chair is bulky, so the room looks small.