어머니는 아이에게 옛날이야기를 들려주셨다.
The mother told the child an old story.
Korean
옛날이야기
옛날이야기
Meaning: old story; folktale
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Example sentences
Grandmother told me old stories when I was little.
옛날이야기에는 무서운 요괴가 자주 등장한다.
Scary monsters often appear in old stories.
옛날이야기 속 도사는 신기한 도술을 부려 구름을 타고 다녔다.
The Taoist in the old stories used mysterious magic to ride around on clouds.
옛날이야기 속의 못된 주인은 종놈을 몹시 부렸다.
The mean master in the old story worked the male servant very hard.
Usage Notes
Refers to traditional tales passed down through generations or events from the past.
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