Korean word

시즌

Pronunciation

Romanizationsijeun

Meaning

  • nounseason

Example

겨울 시즌에는 할인 행사가 많아.kyeo ul si jeu ne neun ha rin haeng sa ga ma na

There are many sales during the winter season.

Illustration for 시즌 (season)

More examples

야구 시즌에는 응원 열기가 더 뜨겁다.ya gu si jeu ne neun eung won yeol gi ga teo tteu geop tta

The enthusiasm for cheering is even greater during baseball season.

Core concept

A named stretch of time set aside for one field of activity, such as sports, broadcasting, or sales.

Common phrases

  • 시즌 중si jeun chung

    during the season

  • 시즌 마감si jeun ma gam

    end of the season

Similar words

계절kyejeol: A part of the year marked by changes in weather, nature, and plant life.
기간kigan: A bounded length of time between a stated beginning and end.
시기sigi: A particular time or time span when an event takes place.
철cheol: A season when a crop is ready, a product sells well, or an activity is at its peak.

Definition in Korean

스포츠·방송·판매 등 특정 분야에서 정해진 기간 동안 계속되는 때나 기간seu po cheu pang song pan mae teung teuk jjeong pu nya e seo cheong hae jin ki gan tong an kye sok ttoe neun ttae na ki gan

Word origin

The noun is a direct borrowing of the English word season, adapted to Korean pronunciation and used for named periods in sports, broadcasting, and commerce.

Usage tips

  • When this word appears in an advertisement, the surrounding product or event usually reveals which kind of season is meant.

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