Meaning and Usage
The word '연말' specifically refers to the end or close of the calendar year, typically December. It is commonly used in contexts related to holidays, celebrations, financial or administrative year-end tasks.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '연말' in conversations about family gatherings, company events like year-end parties (연말 파티), and administrative matters such as year-end tax settlements (연말 정산).
Collocations and Patterns
- 연말 파티: year-end party, a common social event at companies or groups.
- 연말 정산: year-end tax adjustment, important for employees and employers.
- 연말에: at the end of the year, used to specify time.
Register and Usage Notes
'연말' is a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is often paired with words related to events or deadlines occurring at the end of the year.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '연말' with '연초' (beginning of the year). Remember, '연말' always refers to the year's end, not the start.