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옛 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Sound association: The Korean word “옛” (romanized as “yet”) sounds like “yet” in English. Imagine an ancient story that still isn’t over—there’s “yet” more history to tell.
• Visual cue: Picture an old, traditional structure labeled “옛 건물” to connect the word with something ancient.

Explanations:
• “옛” is used as an adjective describing something from old times or of ancient origin.
• It often appears in compound words (e.g., 옛날 meaning “old days”) to evoke a sense of history or nostalgia.
• The term carries a respectful sense of tradition and the passage of time.

Similar Words:
• 오래된 (oraedoen) – meaning “old” or “long-established”
• 예전의 (yejeon-ui) – referring to something from “the past” or “former times”
• 고대의 (godae-ui) – often used for “ancient” in a historical context

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• While “옛” primarily serves as an adjective for historical or traditional things, in casual conversation it can evoke a nostalgic, almost cherished feeling toward the “old days.”
• There isn’t a widely recognized separate slang meaning for “옛,” though it might be used informally to reference “old-school” or traditional styles in a warm, affectionate manner.

Example Sentences:
1. “그는 옛 사원을 방문하여 옛 전통을 느꼈다.”
  Romanized: “Geuneun yet sawon-eul bangmunhayeo yet jeontong-eul neukkyeotda.”
  Translation: “He visited an ancient temple and felt the old traditions.”
2. “많은 사람들이 옛 건물을 탐방하는 것을 즐긴다.”
  Romanized: “Maneun saramdeuri yet geonmul-eul tambanghaneun geoseul jeulghinda.”
  Translation: “Many people enjoy exploring ancient buildings.”
3. “옛 이야기에는 지금도 배울 점이 많다.”
  Romanized: “Yet iyagi-eneun jigeumdo baeul jeom-i manta.”
  Translation: “There is still much to learn from old stories.”

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