세배
"sebae (New Year's bow)"
Korean word for sebae (New Year's bow)
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Seasons and holidays vocabulary
Pronunciation Guide
세배[se·bae]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"
English Translation
sebae (New Year's bow)
Meaning & Usage
A formal New Year's greeting bow to elders on Seollal morning. People wear hanbok and perform a deep bow. Elders give blessings and sebaedon (New Year's money).
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.
- 💡Seasons and holidays vocabulary
Difficulty:Intermediate (TOPIK 3-4)
Example Sentences
Beginner
I like sebae (new year's bow).
Intermediate
The weather is nice in sebae (new year's bow).
Advanced
sebae (New Year's bow) is a special season in Korea.
Master
The climate characteristics of sebae (new year's bow) greatly influence Korean culture and lifestyle.
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