Korean word

햇살

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaessal

Meaning

  • nounsunlight

Example

창문으로 햇살이 들어왔다.chang mu neu ro hae ssa ri teu reo wat tta

Sunlight came in through the window.

Illustration for 햇살 (sunlight)

More examples

아침에는 햇살이 부드럽다.a chi me neun hae ssa ri pu deu reop tta

The morning sunlight is soft.

Core concept

Warm, visible rays of the sun streaming through an opening or between leaves.

Common phrases

  • 햇살이 들어오다hae ssa ri teu reo o da

    sunlight streams in

  • 창문으로 비치는 햇살chang mu neu ro pi chi neun hae ssal

    sunlight shining through the window

  • 아침 햇살a chim hae ssal

    morning sunlight

Similar words

햇빛haetppit: Light from the sun brightens an outdoor place or a room.
햇볕haetppyeot: Direct sunlight brings noticeable warmth to a person or surface.
빛pit: Visible brightness comes from a source or a reflection and reaches the eyes.

Definition in Korean

태양빛 가운데 따뜻하고 눈에 띄게 보이는 빛, 특히 창문이나 나뭇잎 사이로 비치는 빛tae yang bit ka un de tta tteu ta go nu ne tti ge po i neun pit teu ki chang mu ni na na mun nip sa i ro pi chi neun pit

Word origin

The native word 햇살 (haessal, "sunlight") combines 햇 (hae, "sun") with 살 (ssal, "ray or streak"), linking the sun with a visible streak of light.

Usage tips

  • English sunlight can refer to daylight broadly, while this Korean noun more readily evokes light seen in distinct rays, especially indoors or under leaves.

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