TOPIK · Level 285
15 words
Korean word
이슬
Pronunciation
Romanizationiseul
Meaning
- noundew
Example
아침에 이슬이 잔디에 맺혀 있었다.a chi me i seu ri chan di e mae chyeo i sseot tta
Dew had formed on the grass in the morning.
More examples
꽃잎에 이슬 방울이 맺혔어요.kkon ni be i seul pang u ri mae chyeo sseo yo
Dewdrops formed on the petals.
Core concept
Tiny beads of moisture that collect on grass or other surfaces when cool air causes water vapor to condense.
Common phrases
이슬 맺히다i seul mae chi da
dew forms
이슬 방울i seul pang ul
dewdrop
Similar words
물방울mulbangul: A small, round drop of liquid water resting on a surface.
이슬비iseulbi: A light, gentle rain that continues for a long time.
물기mulgi: A small amount of water left on a surface, making it damp.
서리seori: A white coating of frozen water that forms on plants or ground during cold nights.
Definition in Korean
풀이나 잔디 위에 아침에 맺히는 작은 물방울을 뜻하는 명사.pu ri na chan di wi e a chi me mae chi neun cha geun mul bang u reul tteu ta neun myeong sa
Word origin
The word is a native Korean term, but its deeper historical origin is uncertain.
Usage tips
- A useful distinction is that dew forms on a surface without falling from the sky, while drizzle falls as light rain.
Other meanings
- morning dewnoun
Opposites
- 서리seorifrostnoun
Related words
- 이슬비iseulbidrizzlenoun
- 이슬방울iseulbanguldewdropnoun