Meaning and Usage
"앨범" refers to a collection of music tracks or a photo collection. It is commonly used to talk about music albums released by singers or bands, as well as physical or digital photo albums.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "앨범" when discussing new music releases, organizing photos, or collecting music. It is a loanword from English, so its meaning is very close to the English "album."
Collocations and Patterns
- 앨범 발매 (album release): used when a new music album is published.
- 앨범 수록곡 (album tracks): refers to the songs included in an album.
- 앨범 사진 (album photos): photos collected in a photo album.
Register and Usage Notes
"앨범" is a neutral term used in both formal and informal contexts. It is widely understood by all age groups.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "앨범" with "음반" which also means music album but is more formal and used in official contexts. "앨범" is more common in everyday speech.