🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

브레이크 댄스

Pronunciation / Transliteration: beureikeu daenseu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Breakdance/ˈbreɪkˌdæns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 대회에서 그의 브레이크 댄스 실력을 선보였다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A style of street dance characterized by acrobatic and athletic movements, often performed to hip-hop music.

    "He showcased his breakdance skills at the local competition."
  2. 2

    A competitive form of dance where dancers perform choreographed routines and improvisations.

    "The breakdance battle attracted dancers from all over the city."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'breakdance' originated in the early 1980s, derived from the hip-hop culture of the time. It combines the word 'break', referring to the break in music where dancers would perform, and 'dance', indicating the physical movement involved. The style evolved from earlier forms of street dance and has roots in various dance traditions.

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