Korean

전설
Meaning: legend, folklore
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

This lake has a sad legend.
이란은 인도 전설에 나오는 나무의 이름이다.
Eran is the name of a tree appearing in Indian legends.
숲속 깊은 곳에 무서운 마녀가 살고 있다는 전설이 있습니다.
There is a legend that a scary witch lives deep in the forest.
우동은 프랑스의 전설적인 조각가입니다.
Houdon is a legendary French sculptor.
전설 속의 천구는 무서운 가면을 쓴 괴물이다.
The Tengu in the legend is a monster wearing a scary mask.
전설 속의 인어는 아름다운 목소리를 가지고 있다고 한다.
Mermaids in legends are said to have beautiful voices.
그 배우는 마치 전설 속 영웅의 현신처럼 보였다.
The actor looked like the incarnation of a legendary hero.
로렐라이 언덕에서 들려오는 요정의 노래 전설은 아주 유명하다.
The legend of the nymph's song heard from Lorelei Rock is very famous.
전설 속의 보물섬을 찾아 항해를 떠났다.
I set sail in search of the legendary treasure island.
큐피트의 화살을 맞으면 사랑에 빠진다는 전설이 있다.
There is a legend that if you are hit by Cupid's arrow, you fall in love.

Usage Notes

Refers to a traditional story popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.

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