Pronunciation Guide
여름[yeo·reum]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
- •"eu" is like "oo" but with unrounded lips
English Translation
summer
Meaning & Usage
The season from June to August, characterized by heat and monsoon rains. During the 'sambok' (three hottest days), Koreans traditionally eat nourishing foods like samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) — fighting heat with heat (이열치열).
Learning Tips
- 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
- 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
- 💡Seasons and holidays vocabulary
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)
Example Sentences
Beginner
I like summer.
Intermediate
The weather is nice in summer.
Advanced
summer is a special season in Korea.
Master
The climate characteristics of summer greatly influence Korean culture and lifestyle.
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