Korean word

달빛

Pronunciation

Romanizationtalbit

Meaning

  • nounmoonlight

Example

밤에 달빛이 창문으로 비쳤다.pa me tal bi chi chang mu neu ro pi cheot tta

At night, moonlight shone through the window.

Illustration for 달빛 (moonlight)

More examples

달빛 아래에서 산책했다.tal bit a rae e seo san chae kaet tta

I went for a walk under the moonlight.

Core concept

Soft light cast by the moon, giving a night scene a gentle and romantic mood.

Common phrases

  • 달빛 아래tal bit a rae

    in the moonlight

  • 달빛이 비치다tal bi chi pi chi da

    moonlight falls

Similar words

빛pit: Visible brightness that comes from a source or reflection and reaches the eyes.
달tal: The natural object that appears in the night sky and changes shape over time.
햇빛haetppit: Light that comes from the sun and brightens the day.
조명chomyeong: Planned artificial lighting brightens a place or creates a chosen mood.

Definition in Korean

밤에 달이 비추어 장면이나 분위기를 부드럽고 낭만적으로 만드는 빛을 이르는 말.pa me ta ri pi chu eo chang myeo ni na pu nwi gi reul pu deu reop kko nang man jeo geu ro man deu neun pi cheul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word combines 달 (dal, "moon") and 빛 (bit, "light") to name the light that comes from the moon.

Usage tips

  • In Korean songs and dramas, this word can suggest a romantic atmosphere rather than simply describing how bright the night is.

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