Korean

Meaning: night; chestnut
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I couldn't sleep well last night, so I'm very tired today.
이 지역은 밤에 안전하지 않아요.
This area is not safe at night.
밤하늘에 밝은 달이 떴다.
A bright moon rose in the night sky.
나는 매일 밤 책을 읽는다.
I read a book every night.
두 사람의 대화는 밤늦게까지 이어졌다.
The conversation between the two people continued until late at night.
그는 멀리 떠난 임을 그리워하며 밤을 지샜다.
He spent the night longing for his beloved who had gone far away.
밤이 새도록 이야기했다.
We talked until dawn.
어머니는 매일 밤 가족을 위해 기도했다.
My mother prayed for the family every night.
깊은 밤 숲속에는 무거운 정적이 흘렀다.
A heavy silence flowed through the forest deep at night.
여름밤에는 시원한 맥주 한 잔이 최고지.
On a summer night, a cold beer is the best.

Usage Notes

Has two common meanings: the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, and the edible nut from a chestnut tree.

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