Countryside in Korean 🇰🇷

시골 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of “시골 (sigol)” as combining “시” and “골.” Although “시” means “city” in other contexts, in “시골” it contrasts with urban life, prompting you to remember that this word describes the opposite of the city—a more open, rural area.
• Imagine a quiet golf course in the countryside. The sound “gol” in “sigol” can remind you of “golf,” linking the word to a peaceful, rural setting.

Explanations:
• 시골 (sigol) means “countryside” or “rural area.” It refers to regions away from urban centers, characterized by open fields, farms, and traditional lifestyles.
• The term carries a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, often associated with a slower pace of life.

Other Words That Mean the Same Thing:
• 농촌 (nongchon) – Refers to farming villages or rural communities.
• 전원 (jeonwon) – Denotes the countryside and a rural, pastoral environment.

Alternate Meanings (including Slang):
• In casual conversation, “시골” can be used to describe someone or something as unsophisticated or old-fashioned, implying a lack of urban polish.
• When used in a slightly teasing manner, calling someone “시골” might suggest that they have habits or tastes that are considered rural or not modern.

Example Sentences:
• I visited the countryside last summer.
– 나는 지난 여름에 시골을 방문했어.
– (Naneun jinan yeoreume sigoleul bangmunhaesseo.)

• My grandparents live in the countryside.
– 내 조부모님은 시골에 사셔.
– (Nae jobumonimeun sigole sasyuh.)

• I miss the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside.
– 나는 시골의 평화로운 분위기가 그리워.
– (Naneun sigolui pyeonghwaroun bunwigiga geuriwo.)

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