바보 (babo) meaning in Korean
바보 · babo
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'babo' (바보) is a common Korean slang word meaning 'fool' or 'idiot'. While it can serve as a mild insult, it is frequently used playfully among close friends or as an affectionate term of endearment between romantic partners.
Pronunciation
babo
Intensity
Mild
Frequency
Common
Categories
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Meaning
A common Korean word meaning 'fool', 'idiot', or 'stupid'. While it can be used as a mild insult to criticize someone's lack of intelligence or foolish behavior, it is frequently used in an affectionate or playful manner between friends or romantic partners.
Korean editor note
지능이 부족하거나 어리석은 사람을 뜻하는 대표적인 한국어 단어입니다. 심각한 욕설이라기보다는 가벼운 핀잔을 주거나 장난스럽게 놀릴 때 주로 사용됩니다. 연인이나 친한 친구 사이에서는 애정이 담긴 애칭이나 장난스러운 표현으로도 흔히 쓰입니다.
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Understanding when and how to use 바보 matters as much as knowing its meaning. Tone, social setting, and formality all affect how this word lands.
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야, 이 바보야! 그것도 몰라?
Hey, you fool! You don't even know that?
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