설날
"Lunar New Year (Seollal)"
Korean word for Lunar New Year (Seollal)
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Seasons and holidays vocabulary
Pronunciation Guide
설날[seollal]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
English Translation
Lunar New Year (Seollal)
Meaning & Usage
January 1st of the lunar calendar, one of Korea's biggest holidays. Traditions include sebae (New Year's bow), eating tteokguk (rice cake soup — aging one year), and giving/receiving 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 lunar new year (seollal).
Intermediate
The weather is nice in lunar new year (seollal).
Advanced
Lunar New Year (Seollal) is a special season in Korea.
Master
The climate characteristics of lunar new year (seollal) greatly influence Korean culture and lifestyle.
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