What it means
겨울 means winter — one of Korea's four distinct seasons. Korean winters are cold and dry (especially in Seoul and northern regions), with temperatures regularly below -10°C.
Nuance & when to use
겨울 = winter. 봄 = spring. 여름 = summer. 가을 = autumn. 겨울이 오다 = winter is coming. 겨울 왕국 = Frozen (the Disney film — literally "winter kingdom"). 겨울 방학 = winter vacation. Korean seasons are distinct and beautifully portrayed in K-drama and K-pop.
⚠ Common mistake
겨울 is just the noun. To say "it's winter": 겨울이에요. To say "in winter": 겨울에. To say "winter weather": 겨울 날씨.
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FAQ
When is this used?
겨울 = winter. 봄 = spring. 여름 = summer. 가을 = autumn. 겨울이 오다 = winter is coming. 겨울 왕국 = Frozen (the Disney film — literally "winter kingdom"). 겨울 방학 = winter vacation. Korean seasons are distinct and beautifully portrayed in K-drama and K-pop.
What's a common mistake?
겨울 is just the noun. To say "it's winter": 겨울이에요. To say "in winter": 겨울에. To say "winter weather": 겨울 날씨.
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