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buoy in Korean

buoy in Korean is 부이, 부표 — buoy means a floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

buoy in Korean

부이
noun
Pronounced: bu'i
moored float
부표
noun
Pronounced: bupyo
moored float

What does "buoy" mean?

  1. noun A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.
    "The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy."
  2. verb To keep something floating, or to lift someone's spirits or confidence.
    "Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits."

buoy in a sentence

  • The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy.
  • A red buoy marked the edge of the swimming area.
  • Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits.
  • Strong export figures buoyed the local economy.

Common Korean translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "buoy" in Korean?

"buoy" in Korean is 부이, 부표. buoy means: A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

How do you pronounce 부이?

"buoy" in Korean is 부이, pronounced "bu'i".

How do you use "buoy" in a sentence?

Example: "The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy." In Korean, "buoy" is 부이, 부표.

Are there other ways to say "buoy" in Korean?

Yes — Korean has 2 translations listed for "buoy": 부이, 부표.

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