Meaning and Usage
"밤새" means "all night" or "throughout the night." It is used to describe actions or events that continue from evening until morning without stopping. This adverb is very common in daily conversation and writing.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "밤새" when talking about staying awake all night for studying, working, or socializing. It can also describe natural phenomena like rain or cold weather lasting all night.
Collocations and Patterns
- 밤새 공부하다: to study all night
- 밤새 이야기하다: to talk all night
- 밤새 비가 오다: to rain all night
These collocations show how "밤새" modifies verbs to emphasize duration through the entire night.
Register and Nuance
"밤새" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It often implies some effort or endurance, such as staying awake or enduring weather conditions.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "밤새" with "밤에" (at night). Remember, "밤새" emphasizes the entire duration of the night, while "밤에" simply indicates something happening during the night without specifying duration.