Category: ArtsPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
민요
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English meaning: Folk Song
Korean Definition
(한국어)민요는 서민들 사이에서 전해 내려오는 지역 문화와 감정을 담은 전통 노래이다.
English Definition
Traditional songs passed down among ordinary people reflecting regional culture and emotion. Famous Korean folk songs include Arirang (UNESCO heritage), Doraji, and Milyang Arirang. Arirang is considered Korea's unofficial national anthem and cultural symbol.
Example
“아리랑은 한국의 대표적인 민요로 유네스코 유산입니다.”
In English: “Arirang is Korea's representative folk song and a UNESCO heritage.”
Synonyms
- 전통 노래
- 향토 음악
Literary Heritage
“청산리 벽계수야 수이 감을 자랑 마라 / 일도 창해하면 다시 오기 어려워라”
/Cheongsanri byeokgyesuya sui gameul jarang mara / Ildo changhaehamyeon dasi ogi eoryeowora/
“Blue stream flowing through the green mountains, do not boast of flowing so easily; once you reach the vast sea, returning again will be difficult.”
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- Language
- 한국어
- Korean
- Script
- Hangul
- Family
- Koreanic
- Speakers
- 80M