English–Korean
“crescent moon” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchoseungttal
Example
하늘에 초승달이 떴다.ha neu re cho seung tta ri tteot tta
A crescent moon appeared in the sky.
How to say “crescent moon” in Korean
“Crescent moon” in Korean is 초승달 (choseungttal).
The narrow arc of light seen when the moon first begins to grow after the new moon.
Example sentences with 초승달
창문에 초승달 모양의 그림자가 비쳤다.chang mu ne cho seung ttal mo yang ui keu rim ja ga pi cheot tta
A crescent-moon-shaped shadow appeared on the window.
Tips for using 초승달
- In English, crescent moon can cover both waxing and waning crescents, while this Korean word especially evokes the thin moon at the month's start.