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한여름

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Meaning and Usage

"한여름" specifically refers to the middle of summer, typically the hottest period around July and August in Korea. It is often used to describe extreme heat or conditions typical of this season.

Common Contexts

You will hear "한여름" in weather forecasts, daily conversations about the heat, or when talking about summer activities and challenges.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 한여름 더위 (midsummer heat): emphasizes the intense heat during this period.
  • 한여름 밤 (midsummer night): often used to describe hot, sleepless nights.
  • 한여름 휴가 (midsummer vacation): refers to vacations taken during the peak summer.

Usage Notes

"한여름" is a noun and is often combined with words related to temperature, weather, or time (like 밤 for night). It is a neutral term, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

Avoid confusing "한여름" with just "여름" (summer), as "한여름" highlights the peak or middle of the season, often implying more intense heat.

Example Sentences

한여름에는 낮 기온이 35도 이상 올라가기도 한다.

Hanyeoreumeneun naj gion-i 35do isang ollagido handa.

In midsummer, daytime temperatures can rise above 35 degrees.

한여름 밤에는 선풍기 없이 잠들기 힘들다.

Hanyeoreum bamen-eun seonpunggi eopsi jamdeulgi himdeulda.

On midsummer nights, it's hard to fall asleep without a fan.

한여름 더위를 피하려면 시원한 음료를 마시는 것이 좋다.

Hanyeoreum deowi-reul piharyeomyeon siwonhan eumryoreul masineun geosi jota.

To escape the midsummer heat, it's good to drink cool beverages.