Korean word

햇볕

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaetppyeot

Meaning

  • nounsunlight

Example

창문으로 햇볕이 들어온다.chang mu neu ro haet ppyeo chi teu reo on da

Sunlight comes in through the window.

Illustration for 햇볕 (sunlight)

More examples

주말에 공원에서 햇볕을 쬐었다.chu ma re kong wo ne seo haet ppyeo teul jjoe eot tta

I basked in the sunlight at the park over the weekend.

Core concept

A warm, bright stream of light that comes straight from the sun and reaches a place.

Common phrases

  • 햇볕을 쬐다haet ppyeo teul jjoe da

    bask in the sunlight

  • 햇볕이 들다haet ppyeo chi teul da

    sunlight shining in

  • 햇볕이 강하다haet ppyeo chi kang ha da

    strong sunlight

Similar words

햇빛haetppit: Light from the sun that brightens objects, rooms, or open areas.
햇살haessal: Warm sunlight seen streaming through a gap, window, or leafy branches.
빛pit: General light or brightness that can come from the sun, electricity, or reflected surfaces.

Definition in Korean

태양에서 직접 비치는 밝고 따뜻한 빛tae yang e seo chik jjeop pi chi neun pal kko tta tteu tan pit

Word origin

This native Korean compound combines a form related to the sun with a native word for light or heat, so its structure points directly to sunlight.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may hear sunlight as neutral, while this word often highlights the sun's direct warmth or exposure on a surface.

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