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여름

"summer"

Korean word for summer

🍂Seasons

Seasons and holidays vocabulary

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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