Korean word

초여름

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoyeoreum

Meaning

  • nounearly summer

Example

초여름에는 날씨가 따뜻해요.cho yeo reu me neun nal ssi ga tta tteu tae yo

In early summer, the weather is warm.

Illustration for 초여름 (early summer)

More examples

초여름에는 소나기가 자주 내려요.cho yeo reu me neun so na gi ga cha ju nae ryeo yo

In early summer, rain showers are frequent.

Core concept

The gentle stretch when spring is giving way to summer and the air is becoming warmer before strong summer heat arrives.

Common phrases

  • 초여름 날씨cho yeo reum nal ssi

    early summer weather

  • 초여름 소나기cho yeo reum so na gi

    early summer rain shower

  • 초여름 장마cho yeo reum chang ma

    early summer rainy season

Similar words

여름yeoreum: The year's season of high temperatures and humidity.
한여름hanyeoreum: The hottest central part of the summer season.
여름 말yeoreum mal: The later part of summer before the season ends.

Definition in Korean

초여름은 봄과 여름 사이의 시기로, 날씨가 점차 따뜻해져 본격적인 더위가 시작되기 전의 시기를 이른다.cho yeo reu meun pom gwa yeo reum sa i ui si gi ro nal ssi ga cheom cha tta tteu tae jeo pon gyeok jjeo gin teo wi ga si jak ttoe gi cheo nui si gi reul i reun da

Word origin

The word combines a Sino-Korean prefix meaning first or beginning with the native Korean word for summer.

Usage tips

  • It describes a seasonal mood rather than one exact date, so it is useful for talking about changing weather, clothing, and outdoor plans.

Opposites

Related words

  • 초여름철choyeoreumcheolearly summer seasonnoun
  • 초여름비choyeoreumbiearly summer rainnoun

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