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계절

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Understanding '계절' (Season)

The Korean word '계절' refers to the four divisions of the year characterized by changes in weather and daylight: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation to talk about time periods and weather patterns.

Usage in Sentences

'계절' is often used when discussing weather, clothing choices, or activities suitable for a particular time of year. For example, Koreans often mention '계절이 바뀔 때' (when the season changes) to describe changing habits or preparations.

Common Collocations

  • 계절이 바뀌다: the season changes; used to talk about the transition between seasons.
  • 계절마다: every season; used to express something happening each season.
  • 사계절: four seasons; a compound word often used to emphasize all seasons.

Register and Politeness

'계절' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '계절' with '계획' (plan) due to similar pronunciation. Remember that '계절' always relates to seasons or periods of the year, not plans or schedules.

Example Sentences

한국에는 봄, 여름, 가을, 겨울 네 개의 계절이 있어요.

Hangukeneun bom, yeoreum, gaeul, gyeoul ne gaeui gyejeori isseoyo.

In Korea, there are four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

계절이 바뀔 때마다 옷을 바꿔 입어요.

Gyejeori bakkwil ttaemada oseul bakkwo ibeoyo.

I change my clothes every time the season changes.

이 지역은 계절마다 날씨가 많이 달라져요.

I jiyeogeun gyejeolmada nalssiga mani dallajyeoyo.

The weather in this area changes a lot with each season.