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늦겨울

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Meaning and Usage

"늦겨울" refers to the late winter season, typically the end part of winter before spring arrives. It is used to describe the time when winter is ending but cold weather still persists.

Context and Nuance

This word often appears in weather reports, seasonal descriptions, or when talking about nature and changes in the environment. It implies a transitional period, so speakers may use it to set a mood of anticipation for spring.

Common Collocations

  • 늦겨울 날씨 (late winter weather): describing the cold and often variable weather during this time.
  • 늦겨울 눈 (late winter snow): snow that remains or falls late in the winter season.
  • 늦겨울 산책 (late winter walk): a walk taken during this chilly season, often refreshing.

Register and Politeness

"늦겨울" is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing "늦겨울" with "초겨울" (early winter). Remember that "늦겨울" refers to the end of winter, so it is associated with colder weather starting to ease, while "초겨울" is the beginning of winter when cold just starts. Using the correct term helps convey the right seasonal timing.

Example Sentences

늦겨울에는 날씨가 아직도 매우 추워서 두꺼운 옷을 입어야 해요.

Neutgyeoure neun nalssiga ajikdo maeu chuwoseo dukkoun ot eul ibeoya haeyo.

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

늦겨울에 눈이 녹기 시작하면 봄이 가까워졌다는 신호예요.

Neutgyeoure nuni nokgi sijakhamyeon bomi gakkawojyeotdaneun sinhoyeyo.

When the snow starts to melt in late winter, it's a sign that spring is near.

늦겨울 산책은 차가운 공기 때문에 상쾌한 기분을 줘요.

Neutgyeoul sanchaeg eun chagaun gonggi ttaemune sangkwaehan gibuneul jwoyo.

A late winter walk gives a refreshing feeling because of the cold air.