거울
English meaning: Mirror
Definition
A glass surface that reflects images.
Example
“거울을 보고 있어요.”
In English: “She is looking in the mirror.”
Another example: “거울을 보면서 머리를 빗었어요.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Everyday noun for 'mirror', the reflective glass. Used with 보다 (to look in) and 비추다 (to reflect). Neutral register; appears in daily-routine and appearance contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'거울' (geoul) comes from the Middle Korean term denoting mirror or reflection. The concept of mirrors has appeared throughout Korean history.
Common Collocations
- 거울을 보다
- 거울에 비치다
- 거울 앞
- 거울을 닦다
- 손거울
Word Forms
거울 / 거울이 / 거울을 / 거울에 / 거울들
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Literary Heritage
“죽는 날까지 하늘을 우러러 한 점 부끄럼이 없기를”
/Jungneun nalkkaji haneureul ureoleo han jeom bukkeurem-i eopgireul/
“Until the day I die, I wish to look up at the sky without a single shame.”
“나 보기가 역겨워 가실 때에는 말없이 고이 보내 드리오리다”
/Na bogiga yeokgyeowo gasil tteae neun maleobsi goi bonaedeuriori da/
“When you leave, weary of seeing me, I will let you go quietly, without a word.”
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Language information
- Language
- 한국어
- Korean
- Script
- Hangul
- Family
- Koreanic
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