No. 15,273 in Korean
배의
"배의" means "of a boat/ship" or "of the stomach" depending on context.
In a sentence
배의 무게는 생각보다 가벼웠다.
The ship's weight was lighter than expected.
Here, '배의' is used as a possessive form, describing something that belongs to or is related to the '배' (ship) by attaching '의' to denote possession.
배의 속도가 점점 더 빨라지고 있다.
The ship's speed is becoming faster and faster.
In this sentence, '배의' again shows possession, specifically relating the speed to the ship.
배의 모양이 예쁘다.
The shape of the ship is beautiful.
Similarly, '배의' functions as a possessive here, indicating that the shape belongs to or pertains to the '배' (ship).
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