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세월

se-wol
noun★Intermediate— time passing
informal

The passage of time, often with a sense of nostalgia or reflection on how things change over the years.

세월이 흘러 우리도 많이 달라졌어.

Time has passed, and we've all changed a lot.

💡

Often used to express how people, places, or situations change over time.

neutral

A period of time, especially a long one.

그 세월 동안 많은 일이 일어났어.

Many things happened during that time.

💡

Can refer to a specific or general period.

Collocations

세월이 흐르다time passes세월을 보내다to spend time세월을 거슬러against the flow of time

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

세월이 가다phrase
time passes
세월의 흔적phrase
traces of time

💡Pro Tip

Nostalgic Usage

세월 is often used to express nostalgia or reflection on how things have changed over time.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

While 세월 can mean 'time,' it often carries a sense of reflection or change, unlike the more neutral 시간.

📖Word Origin

From 세 (world) + 월 (month), originally referring to the passage of months and years, now generalized to mean the passage of time.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in reflective or nostalgic contexts, emphasizing the changes that occur over time.

Word Breakdown

세
world
root
+
월
month
root
한영사전

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