Korean word

성수기

Pronunciation

Romanizationseongsugi

Meaning

  • nounpeak season

Example

지금은 성수기라서 호텔 방을 구하기가 힘들어요.chi geu meun seong su gi ra seo ho tel pang eul ku ha gi ga him deu reo yo

It's peak season now, so it's hard to find a hotel room.

Illustration for 성수기 (peak season)

More examples

여름에는 성수기라서 해변이 붐벼요.yeo reu me neun seong su gi ra seo hae byeo ni pum byeo yo

The beach is crowded because summer is the peak season.

Core concept

A period when many people want the same goods or services, making them harder to obtain.

Common phrases

  • 여름 성수기yeo reum seong su gi

    summer peak season

  • 성수기 기간seong su gi ki gan

    peak-season period

Similar words

비수기pisugi: A quiet period when low demand makes hotel rooms, tickets, and services easier to book.

Definition in Korean

관광객이나 수요가 집중되어 서비스나 물건을 구하기 힘든 때.kwan gwang gae gi na su yo ga chip jjung doe eo seo bi seu na mul geo neul ku ha gi him deun ttae

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound built from elements meaning flourishing demand and period.

Usage tips

  • Travel, hotels, and flights often cost more and require earlier booking during this period.

Opposites

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