Korean

Meaning: eye; snow
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

It snows a lot in winter.
저 산에는 눈이 많이 쌓여 있어요.
That mountain is covered with a lot of snow.
산의 정부에는 아직 눈이 쌓여 있다.
Snow is still piled up on the top of the mountain.
비가 오건 눈이 오건, 그는 밖에 나간다.
Whether it rains or snows, he goes outside.
눈은 시각을 담당하는 감각 기관이다.
The eye is a sensory organ responsible for vision.
눈에 티가 들어갔다
A speck of dust got into my eye.
많은 사람들 가운데 그가 가장 눈에 띄었다.
Among many people, he stood out the most.
내일은 비 혹은 눈이 올 것이다.
Tomorrow, it will rain or snow.
아침에 눈을 뜨면 가장 먼저 뭘 하세요?
What is the first thing you do when you open your eyes in the morning?
피곤해서 눈을 감았다.
I closed my eyes because I was tired.

Usage Notes

The word '눈' has two common meanings: 'eye' and 'snow'. The context determines the meaning.

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