English–Korean

“first snow” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonnun

Example

오늘 첫눈이 내렸어요.o neul cheon nu ni nae ryeo sseo yo

The first snow fell today.

Illustration for 첫눈 (first snow)

How to say “first snow” in Korean

“First snow” in Korean is 첫눈 (cheonnun).

The first snow of a season, also suggesting the powerful impression made by a first encounter.

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

Example sentences with 첫눈

크리스마스인데도 첫눈을 기다리고 있어요.keu ri seu ma seu in de do cheon nu neul ki da ri go i sseo yo

Even though it is Christmas, I am waiting for the first snow.

Tips for using 첫눈

  • In conversation, weather context points to snow, while a comment about a person or experience points to a lasting first impression.

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