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겨울철

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Meaning and Usage

The word '겨울철' specifically refers to the winter season, typically the coldest months of the year in Korea. It is a compound noun combining '겨울' (winter) and '철' (season/time).

Common Contexts

'겨울철' is often used when discussing weather conditions, health precautions, and seasonal activities or expenses related to winter. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, news, and weather forecasts.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 겨울철 날씨 (winter weather): used to describe typical weather conditions during winter.
  • 겨울철 감기 (winter cold): refers to colds common in winter.
  • 겨울철 난방비 (winter heating costs): expenses related to heating during winter.

Register and Politeness

'겨울철' is a neutral noun suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is commonly used in spoken and written Korean.

Learner Tips

Do not confuse '겨울철' with just '겨울' (winter). '겨울철' emphasizes the seasonal period and is often used when talking about patterns or phenomena specific to winter. Avoid using it to refer to a single day or moment in winter; it implies the whole season.

Example Sentences

겨울철에는 날씨가 매우 추워서 두꺼운 옷을 입어야 해요.

Gyeoulcheore neun nalssiga maeu chuwoseo dukkeoun oseul ibeoya haeyo.

In the winter season, the weather is very cold, so you have to wear thick clothes.

겨울철에는 감기에 걸리기 쉬우니 조심하세요.

Gyeoulcheore neun gamgie geolligi swiuni josimhaseyo.

During the winter season, it's easy to catch a cold, so be careful.

겨울철에는 난방비가 많이 나와서 경제적으로 부담이 될 수 있어요.

Gyeoulcheore neun nanbangbi ga mani nawaseo gyeongjejeogeuro budami doel su isseoyo.

In the winter season, heating costs are high, which can be a financial burden.