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사막

"desert"

Korean word for desert

🌿Nature

Nature and landscape vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

사막[sa·mak]

English Translation

desert

Meaning & Usage

A dry land with very little rainfall. While Korea has no deserts, it indirectly experiences their impact through yellow dust (황사) blown from Chinese deserts every spring.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This word requires understanding of Korean context. Try using it in appropriate situations.
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡Nature and landscape vocabulary
Difficulty:Intermediate (TOPIK 3-4)

Example Sentences

Beginner
The desert is beautiful.
Intermediate
I went to see the desert.
Advanced
desert shows the beauty of nature.
Master
Understanding the ecological value of desert reveals the importance of environmental protection.
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