Korean word

겨울

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeoul

Meaning

  • nounwinter

Example

겨울에는 날씨가 추워요.kyeo u re neun nal ssi ga chu wo yo

The weather is cold in winter.

Illustration for 겨울 (winter)

More examples

겨울 코트를 꺼냈어요.kyeo ul ko teu reul kkeo nae sseo yo

I took out my winter coat.

Core concept

The coldest season of the year, often bringing snow or ice.

Common phrases

  • 겨울 코트kyeo ul ko teu

    winter coat

  • 겨울 스포츠kyeo ul seu po cheu

    winter sports

  • 겨울 축제kyeo ul chuk jje

    winter festival

Similar words

겨울철kyeoulcheol: The cold part of the year, when snow and ice may affect daily life.
한겨울hangyeoul: The deepest part of the cold season, when the cold is usually most severe.

Definition in Korean

한 해의 네 계절 가운데 날씨가 가장 추운 기간으로, 눈이나 얼음이 자주 생기는 계절.han hae ui ne kye jeol ka un de nal ssi ga ka jang chu un ki ga neu ro nu ni na eo reu mi cha ju saeng gi neun kye jeol

Word origin

This is a native Korean season name rather than a modern loanword, while its deeper historical origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • English-speaking learners can treat it as the name of a whole season, not just a single cold day or snowfall.

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