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꿈속

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Meaning and Usage

"꿈속" literally means "inside a dream" or "in a dream." It is used to describe events, experiences, or feelings that occur during dreaming. This word is often used in storytelling, personal anecdotes, or when discussing dreams.

Common Collocations

  • 꿈속에서 만나다: to meet someone in a dream
  • 꿈속의 장면: a scene in a dream
  • 꿈속에서 일어나다: to happen in a dream

These collocations help express vivid or surreal experiences that are not part of waking reality.

Register and Nuance

"꿈속" is neutral in formality and can be used in both casual and formal contexts. It often conveys a sense of imagination or unreality.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing "꿈속" with "꿈에." While both can mean "in a dream," "꿈속" emphasizes the internal space or setting of the dream, whereas "꿈에" is more general and can mean "in a dream" or "in one's dream." Use "꿈속" when focusing on the dream environment or events happening within it.

Example Sentences

꿈속에서 오랜 친구를 만났어요.

Kkumsokeseo oraen chingureul mannasseoyo.

I met an old friend in a dream.

꿈속에서 본 장면이 너무 생생했어요.

Kkumsokeseo bon jangmyeoni neomu saengsaenghaesseoyo.

The scene I saw in the dream was very vivid.

꿈속에서 일어난 일이 현실과 비슷했어요.

Kkumsokeseo il-eonan iri hyeonsil-gwa biseuthaesseoyo.

What happened in the dream was similar to reality.