Korean word

바람

Pronunciation

Romanizationparam

Meaning

  • nounwind

Example

오늘 바람이 많이 분다.o neul pa ra mi ma ni pun da

The wind is blowing hard today.

Illustration for 바람 (wind)

More examples

그의 바람은 평화로운 삶이다.keu ui pa ra meun pyeong hwa ro un sal mi da

He wishes for a peaceful life.

Core concept

Moving air flowing in a particular direction, from a light breeze to a strong gust.

Common phrases

  • 바람이 불다pa ra mi pul da

    wind blows

  • 찬 바람chan pa ram

    cold wind

  • 바람을 쐬다pa ra meul ssoe da

    get some air

Similar words

미풍mipung: A light breeze that moves gently through the air.
산들바람sandeulbaram: A gentle, pleasant breeze that blows calmly.
강풍kangpung: A very strong wind that blows with great force.
돌풍tolpung: A strong gust that begins suddenly and lasts for a short time.

Definition in Korean

공기나 기체가 한 곳에서 다른 곳으로 흐르거나 움직이는 현상.kong gi na ki che ga han ko se seo ta reun ko seu ro heu reu geo na um ji gi neun hyeon sang

Word origin

The word comes from native Korean vocabulary, although its earlier etymology is uncertain; its central image remains air in motion.

Usage tips

  • Weather conversations often use 바람 (baram, "wind") with words about coldness or direction, so surrounding words give useful clues.

Other meanings

  • wishnoun
  • affairnoun

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