🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

그림자 소리

Pronunciation / Transliteration: geurimja sori

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Shadow Sound/ˈʃæd.oʊ saʊnd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"바람에 흔들리는 나뭇잎의 그림자 소리가 공기를 가득 채웠다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A sound that is faint or indistinct, often associated with a hidden or unseen source.

    "In the quiet of the night, the shadow sound of rustling leaves filled the air."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical term used to describe an echo or reverberation that is not clearly defined.

    "The shadow sound of her laughter lingered long after she had left the room."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'shadow' originates from Old English 'sceadu', meaning 'shade' or 'shadow', while 'sound' comes from Old English 'sund', meaning 'to swim' or 'sound'. The combination reflects a metaphorical sense of an elusive or hidden auditory presence.

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