Konglish Dictionary
Otobai (오토바이)
otobai
In Korea it means
A motorcycle.
In English, say
“motorcycle / motorbike”
Why it's different
From “auto bicycle,” clipped the Japanese way.
Example
배달 오토바이가 골목을 지나간다.A delivery motorbike rides through the alley.
Frequently asked questions
What does 오토바이 (otobai) mean in Korea?
오토바이 (otobai) is Konglish for a motorcycle.
What is 오토바이 in real English?
In English you would say “motorcycle / motorbike”.
Why do Koreans say 오토바이?
From “auto bicycle,” clipped the Japanese way.
How do you use 오토바이 in a sentence?
“배달 오토바이가 골목을 지나간다.” means “A delivery motorbike rides through the alley.”