Korean word

늦가을

Pronunciation

Romanizationneutkkaeul

Meaning

  • nounlate autumn

Example

늦가을에는 사람들이 적다.neut kka eu re neun sa ram deu ri cheok tta

There are few people in late autumn.

Illustration for 늦가을 (late autumn)

More examples

늦가을 바람이 차다.neut kka eul pa ra mi cha da

The late autumn wind is cold.

Core concept

The final stretch of autumn, when autumn remains but winter is drawing near.

Common phrases

  • 늦가을 바람neut kka eul pa ram

    late autumn wind

  • 늦가을 단풍neut kka eul tan pung

    late autumn foliage

  • 늦가을 산책neut kka eul san chaek

    late autumn walk

Similar words

가을kaeul: The season between summer and winter, with cooler air and changing leaves.
가을 말kaeul mal: The final stage of autumn that marks the season's close.
초겨울chogyeoul: The first part of winter, when colder weather begins to settle in.
가을철kaeulcheol: The autumn season as a whole, including its typical weather and scenery.

Definition in Korean

가을의 마지막 부분을 가리키는 말로, 가을의 모습이 남아 있으나 겨울이 가까운 상태를 포함하는 명사ka eu rui ma ji mak pu bu neul ka ri ki neun mal lo ka eu rui mo seu bi na ma i sseu na kyeo u ri ka kka un sang tae reul po ham ha neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word combines 늦 (neut, "late") with 가을 (kkaeul, "autumn"), placing the season at its later end.

Usage tips

  • This word describes a seasonal mood without naming a specific month, which makes it useful in conversations about weather, leaves, and clothing.

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