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늦가을

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Meaning and Usage

"늦가을" specifically refers to the late part of the autumn season, typically when the leaves have mostly changed color and the weather starts to get colder. It is often used in descriptive contexts related to nature, weather, and seasonal activities.

Common Contexts

You will hear "늦가을" in conversations about the changing seasons, especially when talking about the beauty of autumn foliage or the chill in the air as winter approaches.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 늦가을 날씨 (late autumn weather): used to describe the cooler temperatures typical of this time.
  • 늦가을 산책 (late autumn walk): emphasizes seasonal outdoor activities.
  • 늦가을 단풍 (late autumn foliage): highlights the colorful leaves seen during this period.

Usage Notes

"늦가을" is a neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Korean. It is often used in poetic or descriptive language to evoke the mood of the season. Learners sometimes confuse "늦가을" with "초가을" (early autumn), so pay attention to the timing implied by the word.

Using "늦가을" helps convey a specific time frame within autumn, adding nuance to your descriptions of the season.

Example Sentences

늦가을에는 나무들이 황금빛으로 물들어요.

Neutgaeul-eneun namudeuri hwanggeumbit-euro muldeureoyo.

In late autumn, the trees turn golden.

늦가을 날씨는 아침과 저녁으로 많이 쌀쌀해져요.

Neutgaeul nalssineun achim-gwa jeonyeog-euro mani ssalssalhaejyeoyo.

The weather in late autumn becomes quite chilly in the mornings and evenings.

늦가을 산책은 낙엽을 밟는 소리가 좋아서 기분이 좋아져요.

Neutgaeul sanchaeg-eun nagyeop-eul balbneun sori-ga joaseo gibun-i joajyeoyo.

A late autumn walk is pleasant because of the sound of stepping on fallen leaves.