Korean word

단풍

Pronunciation

Romanizationtanpung

Meaning

  • nounautumn leaves

Example

오늘 단풍을 보러 공원에 갈래요?o neul tan pung eul po reo kong wo ne kal lae yo

Would you like to go to the park to see the autumn leaves today?

Illustration for 단풍 (autumn leaves)

More examples

가을비 전에 단풍 사진을 많이 남겨두세요.ka eul bi cheo ne tan pung sa ji neul ma ni nam gyeo du se yo

Please take lots of pictures of the autumn leaves before the fall rains come.

Core concept

The vivid autumn color of trees, especially maple trees, as their leaves change.

Common phrases

  • 단풍 사진을 찍다tan pung sa ji neul jjik tta

    take pictures of autumn leaves

  • 단풍 드라이브tan pung teu ra i beu

    fall foliage drive

Similar words

단풍잎tanpungip: A single tree leaf that has turned red, yellow, or another fall color.
낙엽nagyeop: A leaf that has fallen from a tree and lies on the ground in autumn.
단풍구경tanpunggugyeong: A trip or outing to enjoy colorful trees in autumn.

Definition in Korean

단풍나무를 포함한 나뭇잎들이 가을에 색이 들어 눈에 띄게 변한 상태 또는 그런 잎들tan pung na mu reul po ham han na mun nip tteu ri ka eu re sae gi teu reo nu ne tti ge pyeon han sang tae tto neun keu reon ip tteul

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines dan, meaning red, with pung, meaning maple, reflecting its older image of red maple leaves.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may hear leaves and picture leaves on the ground, but this word usually points to bright colors on trees or the autumn view as a whole.

Opposites

  • 신록sillokfresh green foliagenoun

Related words

  • 단풍철tanpungcheolautumn foliage seasonnoun

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