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15 words
Korean word
새소리
Pronunciation
Romanizationsaesori
Meaning
- nounbirdsong
Example
창문을 열자 새소리를 들었다.chang mu neul yeol ja sae so ri reul teu reot tta
When I opened the window, I heard birdsong.
More examples
아파트 단지에서 새소리를 들었어요.a pa teu tan ji e seo sae so ri reul teu reo sseo yo
I heard birdsong in the apartment complex.
Core concept
A light, high sound made by birds, especially the short chirping heard outdoors.
Common phrases
새소리를 듣다sae so ri reul teut tta
hear birdsong
숲속 새소리sup ssok sae so ri
forest birdsong
창가 새소리chang ga sae so ri
birdsong by the window
Similar words
울음소리ureumsori: A vocal sound made by a crying person or animal.
지저귐chijeogwim: A series of small, delicate chirps from a singing bird.
짹짹jjaekjjaek: A brief written or spoken imitation of a bird's chirp.
Definition in Korean
새가 내는 소리로, 보통 가볍고 높은 울음이나 지저귐을 가리킨다.sae ga nae neun so ri ro po tong ka byeop kko no peun u reu mi na chi jeo gwi meul ka ri kin da
Word origin
The compound 새 (sae, "bird") + 소리 (sori, "sound") literally means the sound made by a bird.
Usage tips
- In English, birdsong often creates a peaceful, poetic nature scene, while bird call is more neutral and can describe one call.