🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

차가운 바람

Pronunciation / Transliteration: chagaun baram

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cold Wind/koʊld wɪnd/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"차가운 바람이 지나가면서 모두를 떨게 했다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A current of air that is noticeably lower in temperature than the surrounding atmosphere.

    "The cold wind swept through the valley, making everyone shiver."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical expression for an unwelcoming or harsh atmosphere.

    "The cold wind of rejection was hard to bear after all her efforts."

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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cold' originates from Old English 'cald', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*kalda', while 'wind' comes from Old English 'wind', derived from Proto-Germanic '*windaz'. The combination reflects a natural phenomenon experienced across various cultures, emphasizing the sensation of low temperatures in moving air.

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