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폭포

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Meaning and Usage

The word '폭포' specifically refers to a waterfall, a natural feature where water flows over a vertical drop. It is a noun commonly used in both everyday conversation and descriptive writing about nature.

Common Contexts

'폭포' is often mentioned when talking about travel, hiking, or natural scenery. It can describe both famous large waterfalls and smaller local ones.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 폭포 소리 (sound of the waterfall): emphasizes the natural noise, often loud and powerful.
  • 폭포 근처 (near the waterfall): used to describe location or activities close to a waterfall.
  • 폭포를 구경하다 (to see/watch a waterfall): common phrase when visiting waterfalls.

Register and Politeness

'폭포' is a neutral noun with no special formality. It can be used in casual and formal contexts alike.

Learner Tips

A common mistake is confusing '폭포' with '분수' (fountain). Remember, '폭포' is natural and outdoors, while '분수' is usually man-made and decorative. Use '폭포' when referring to natural waterfalls.

Example Sentences

그 산에는 아름다운 폭포가 있어요.

Geu saneneun areumdawoon pokpoga isseoyo.

There is a beautiful waterfall on that mountain.

폭포 소리가 너무 커서 대화하기 어려웠어요.

Pokpo soriga neomu keoseo daehwahagi eoryeowosseoyo.

The sound of the waterfall was so loud that it was hard to have a conversation.

여름에는 폭포 근처에서 시원한 바람을 느낄 수 있어요.

Yeoreumeneun pokpo geuncheoeseo siwonhan barameul neukkil su isseoyo.

In summer, you can feel the cool breeze near the waterfall.