Korean word

햇빛

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaetppit

Meaning

  • nounsunlight

Example

창문으로 햇빛이 들어와요.chang mu neu ro haet ppi chi teu reo wa yo

Sunlight comes in through the window.

Illustration for 햇빛 (sunlight)

More examples

공원에 햇빛이 잘 들어와요.kong wo ne haet ppi chi chal teu reo wa yo

The park gets plenty of sunlight.

Core concept

Bright light from the sun, streaming through a window or filling a sunlit space.

Common phrases

  • 창문으로 들어오는 햇빛chang mu neu ro teu reo o neun haet ppit

    sunlight coming in through the window

  • 강한 햇빛kang han haet ppit

    strong sunlight

  • 저녁에 비치는 햇빛cheo nyeo ge pi chi neun haet ppit

    evening sunlight

Similar words

햇살haessal: Gentle sun rays that appear as clear streaks through a window or leaves.
햇볕haetppyeot: Warm sunlight that falls directly on a person, object, or surface.
빛pit: Light that reaches the eyes from a source or a reflecting surface.

Definition in Korean

해에서 나와 사물을 밝게 비추는 빛이나 그 빛으로 밝아진 부분을 뜻하는 명사.hae e seo na wa sa mu reul pal kke pi chu neun pi chi na keu pi cheu ro pal ga jin pu bu neul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word joins native Korean elements meaning sun and light, which directly form the meaning of light from the sun.

Usage tips

  • English uses sunlight for light that reaches indoor spaces through windows, not only for light seen outdoors.

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