Darkness in Korean 🇰🇷

어둠 info.

Tips to remember:
• Notice the similarity between 어둠 (eodum) and the English word “overcast” in sound; imagine a dark, cloudy sky to link the idea of darkness with 어둠.
• Think of the “음” sound as resembling the ominous sound you might associate with nighttime, helping you recall that 어둠 means darkness.

Explanations:
• 어둠 (eodum) is a noun that signifies the absence of light, typically referring to darkness.
• It is used literally when describing a dark environment, and it conveys a visual or metaphorical lack of light.

Other words that mean the same thing:
• 암흑 (amhyeok) – also means darkness, often used in contexts implying gloom or despair.
• 어둡다 (eodupda) – the adjective form meaning “dark.”

Alternate meanings and slang usage:
• In a figurative sense, 어둠 can be used to describe dark or gloomy moods, themes in literature or film, or morally dark behavior.
• In casual conversation or slang, saying someone has “너무 어둠” (too much darkness) might imply that their personality or style is brooding or mysterious.

Example sentences:
1. 밤이 되자 도시 전체가 어둠에 휩싸였다.
(Bami doejja dosi jeonchega eodume hwipsseotta.)
Translation: "When night fell, the entire city was engulfed in darkness."

2. 그의 그림에서는 어둠과 빛의 대비가 뚜렷하게 드러난다.
(Geuui geurimeseoneun eodumgwa bichui daebi-ga tturyeothage deureonanda.)
Translation: "In his paintings, the contrast between darkness and light is distinctly revealed."

3. 영화 속에서 어둠은 종종 내면의 고통과 연결된다.
(Yeonghwa sogeseo eodumeun jongjong naemyeonui gotonggwa yeongyeoldenda.)
Translation: "In movies, darkness is often associated with inner pain."

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