Basic Insults · Korean
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Korean · 한국어
Translation
바보
Romanization
Babo
Pronunciation
bah-boh
When to use it
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
바보 — a risky phrase that can escalate a conversation for "idiot".
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FAQ
You say "바보" in Korean. The romanized form is "Babo", and a simple pronunciation cue is "bah-boh".
This entry is marked as offensive. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "bah-boh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Babo".
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.