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Life in Korean 🇰🇷


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How to say “life” in Korean? “삶”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “삶” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on life in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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삶 info.

Tips to remember the word "삶" (salm):
• Associate "삶" with "salmon"—imagine a salmon swimming through life’s currents, symbolizing the journey and flow of existence.
• Think of the word "calm" with a twist: as life calls for inner calm, the similar-sounding “salm” can remind you of maintaining peace in life.

Explanations:
• "삶" refers to the state of being alive or one’s life experience, often emphasizing the journey and process of living rather than just biological existence.
• It is used in reflective or philosophical contexts and is often contrasted with "죽음" (jug-eum), meaning death.

Other words with similar meanings:
• 인생 (insaeng) – a more casual term for life, often referring to the overall life experience.
• 생명 (saengmyeong) – typically used in the context of biological life or the essence of living.

Alternate meanings and slang:
• In everyday language, "삶" can sometimes imply one’s lifestyle or the way one chooses to live.
• Informally, people might use “삶” to emphasize the inevitability or raw nature of life, as in expressions that mirror the sentiment “that’s just life.”

Example sentences:
1. 건강한 삶을 살고 싶어요.
 Romanization: Geonganghan salmeul salgо shipeoyo.
 Translation: I want to live a healthy life.

2. 그의 삶은 도전으로 가득 차 있어요.
 Romanization: Geu-ui salmeun dojeon-euro gadeuk cha isseoyo.
 Translation: His life is full of challenges.

3. 어려운 시기에도 삶의 의미를 찾아야 해요.
 Romanization: Eoryeoun sigiedo salmui uimireul chajaya haeyo.
 Translation: Even in difficult times, you must find the meaning of life.

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