말벌

This is the 13908th most frequent Korean word.


말벌

Hornet


Here, "말벌" is used to denote the insect 'hornet,' as the subject of the sentence that describes its characteristics.

말벌은 매우 날카로운 독침을 가지고 있어요.

A hornet has a very sharp stinger.


In this sentence, "말벌" is used in its nominative form to indicate the creature causing the need for caution.

말벌이 나타나면 조심해야 합니다.

When a hornet appears, caution is needed.


Here, "말벌" is the object of observation in an expression of curiosity.

말벌을 본 적이 없어서 궁금해요.

I have never seen a hornet, so I'm curious.