Korean Conversation · Level 265
15 words
Korean word
심야
Pronunciation
Romanizationsimya
Meaning
- nounlate night
Example
심야까지 일했어요.si mya kka ji il hae sseo yo
I worked until late at night.
More examples
심야 버스가 끊겨서 택시를 탔어요.si mya peo seu ga kkeun kyeo seo taek ssi reul ta sseo yo
The late-night bus had stopped running, so I took a taxi.
Core concept
The very late part of the night, stretching toward the early morning.
Common phrases
심야 버스si mya peo seu
late-night bus
심야 영화si mya yeong hwa
late-night movie
심야 영업si mya yeong eop
late-night service
Similar words
밤pam: Night is the everyday term for the dark time between evening and morning.
한밤중hanbamjung: The deepest part of the night falls around midnight, when most people are asleep.
야간yagan: A formal term for nighttime used with scheduled work, services, or announcements.
새벽saebyeok: The hours before sunrise mark the quiet transition from night to morning.
Definition in Korean
하루 중 매우 늦은 시간대로, 주로 밤 늦게부터 새벽 사이의 시간을 가리키는 말ha ru chung mae u neu seun si gan dae ro chu ro pam neut kke bu teo sae byeok sa i ui si ga neul ka ri ki neun mal
Word origin
This Sino-Korean word combines roots meaning deep and night, giving the image of night at its latest stage.
Usage tips
- This word often appears in formal notices about services available late at night, whereas everyday conversation usually favors more casual expressions for nighttime.