English–Korean

“darkness” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationeodum

Example

어둠이 깊어서 길이 안 보여요.eo du mi ki peo seo ki ri an po yeo yo

The darkness is so thick that I can't see the road.

Illustration for 어둠 (darkness)

How to say “darkness” in Korean

“Darkness” in Korean is 어둠 (eodum).

A space with so little light that objects become hard to see or disappear from view.

Full entry for 어둠: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 어둠

어둠 속에서는 소리가 더 크게 느껴져요.eo dum so ge seo neun so ri ga teo keu ge neu kkyeo jeo yo

In the darkness, sounds seem louder.

Tips for using 어둠

  • Unlike English gloom, which often describes a sad mood, this word usually points first to a real lack of light.

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