Pronunciation Guide
을씨년스럽다[eulssi·neonseureobda]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
- •"eu" is like "oo" but with unrounded lips
English Translation
gloomy/dreary
Meaning & Usage
An adjective describing weather that is overcast, cold, and desolate, making one feel melancholic. Often used to describe the bleak atmosphere of late autumn or early winter.
Learning Tips
- 💡This is an advanced expression. Pay attention to formality levels and nuances.
- 💡Korean adjectives work like verbs and can end sentences directly.
- 💡Weather is a common conversation starter in Korea, just like in many cultures.
Difficulty:Advanced (TOPIK 5-6)
Example Sentences
Beginner
This is really gloomy/dreary!
Intermediate
It's not as gloomy/dreary as I thought.
Advanced
Feeling that something is gloomy/dreary varies from person to person.
Master
Being able to express varying degrees of "gloomy/dreary" enriches your Korean.
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