Korean Dictionary
How to say “Cicada” in Korean
매미
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Usage & Context
Loud insects whose chorus defines Korean summer soundscapes. 매미 소리 (cicada sounds) are synonymous with hot summer days. Their constant buzz from mid-July to August is an unmistakable season marker. 매미 허물 (cicada shell) is collected by children. Their emergence after years underground symbolizes transformation in Korean literature.
Example Sentence
여름에 매미 소리가 시끄럽지만 그게 여름 분위기예요.
Cicada sounds are noisy in summer but that's the summer atmosphere.
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