Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bee" in Korean
“Bee” in Korean is 벌 (pronounced "beol").
벌
beol
Usage & Context
A hardworking insect that produces honey and pollinates flowers. Bees are important to Korean agriculture and ecosystems. They symbolize diligence and cooperation in Korean culture.
Example Sentence
벌이 꽃에서 꿀을 모아요.
The bee collects honey from flowers.
How to use 벌 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bee” is 벌, romanized as beol.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '벌' (beol) sounds like 'bowl' but with a 'b' and a slightly more open 'eo' vowel sound, similar to the 'o' in 'love' or 'sun' but with rounded lips. The 'l' is a clear 'l' sound at the end.
More Example Sentences
Warning about bee stings.
벌에 쏘이면 정말 아파요.
If you get stung by a bee, it really hurts.
Explaining the role of bees in nature.
꿀벌이 꽃가루를 옮겨요.
Honeybees carry pollen.
Discussing honey production.
벌집에서 꿀을 채취해요.
They harvest honey from beehives.
Cultural Context
Bees, or 벌 (beol), are highly regarded in Korean culture, primarily for their role in producing honey and pollinating crops. They symbolize diligence, hard work, and cooperation. The phrase '꿀벌처럼 부지런하다' (kkulbeolcheoreom bujireonhada), meaning 'diligent like a honeybee,' is a common compliment. Korean honey (꿀, kkul) is a popular health food and traditional ingredient.
Editorial note
We review entries like 벌 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
꿀벌
honeybee
벌집
beehive
벌에 쏘이다
to be stung by a bee
Related Expressions
꿀
kkul
honey
꽃
kkot
flower
곤충
gonchung
insect
쏘이다
ssoida
to be stung
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