🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

회전목마

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hoejeonmokma

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Merry-Go-Round/ˈmɛri ɡoʊ raʊnd/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"아이들은 놀이공원의 회전목마에서 즐거워했습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A revolving machine or device with seats for riders, often found at amusement parks.

    "The children laughed as they rode the merry-go-round at the fair."
  2. 2

    A similar device used for training horses or for exercise.

    "The trainer used a merry-go-round to help the horses build stamina."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'merry-go-round' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'merry', meaning cheerful or lively, and 'go-round', indicating a circular motion. It reflects the playful nature of the amusement ride, which has roots in medieval jousting games where horses would circle around a central point.

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