Korean word

진달래

Pronunciation

Romanizationchindallae

Meaning

  • nounazalea

Example

봄에는 진달래가 길가에 피었어요.po me neun chin dal lae ga kil kka e pi eo sseo yo

In spring, azaleas bloomed by the roadside.

Illustration for 진달래 (azalea)

More examples

산길에 진달래가 가득 피었어요.san gi re chin dal lae ga ka deuk pi eo sseo yo

Azaleas were blooming all along the mountain path.

Core concept

A springtime hillside dotted with groups of soft pink flowers.

Common phrases

  • 진달래꽃chin dal lae kkot

    azalea flower

  • 진달래 축제chin dal lae chuk jje

    azalea festival

Similar words

철쭉cheoljjuk: A spring azalea shrub that bears clusters of deep pink or red flowers.
벚꽃peotkkot: A cherry tree flower with white or pale-pink petals that fall in spring.
개나리kaenari: A spring shrub covered with clusters of small yellow flowers.
꽃kkot: The colorful part of a plant that can help it make seeds.

Definition in Korean

봄에 산이나 길가에 연한 분홍빛의 작은 꽃이 무리 지어 피는 식물의 이름.po me sa ni na kil kka e yeon han pun hong bi chui cha geun kko chi mu ri chi eo pi neun sing mu rui i reum

Word origin

The word is an established native Korean name for a spring flower, while its exact origin is not known with certainty.

Usage tips

  • The English word azalea can cover several related plants, whereas this Korean name commonly brings one distinctive spring flower to mind.

Related words

  • 진달래꽃chindallaekkotazalea flowernoun
  • 진달래꽃잎chindallaekkonnipazalea petalnoun

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