Meaning and Usage
The adverb '매년' means 'every year' and is used to describe actions or events that happen annually. It is a common time expression in Korean and is often used in both spoken and written language.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see '매년' in contexts related to holidays, seasons, company routines, or any repeated yearly events. For example, talking about annual trips, seasonal changes, or yearly evaluations.
Collocations and Patterns
- 매년 + verb: to indicate an action that happens every year (e.g., 매년 여행하다 - to travel every year)
- 매년 + noun + 에: specifying the time frame (e.g., 매년 여름에 - every summer every year)
Register and Politeness
'매년' is neutral and can be used in formal and informal contexts without change.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '매년' with '매일' (every day) or '매달' (every month). Remember, '매년' specifically refers to yearly repetition, so it should be used only when the event recurs once per year.