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No. 17,448 in Korean

설이

"설이" can mean "rumor" or "theory" depending on context.

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  • 오늘 아침 설이가 내려서 길이 미끄러웠어요.

    This morning, frost descended and the road was slippery.

    Here, '설이' refers to frost, emphasizing a naturally occurring phenomenon often associated with early mornings in cold weather.

  • 설이가 없는 날도 있지만, 겨울 아침엔 자주 볼 수 있어요.

    There are days without frost, but it can often be seen on winter mornings.

    In this sentence, '설이' again depicts frost, highlighting its typical association with winter mornings.

  • 옛날부터 내려오는 설이 이 지역에서 여전히 전해지고 있어요.

    A legend from long ago still persists in this area.

    Here, '설이' is used in a metaphorical sense, referring to a legend or folklore, showing its versatility in meaning depending on context.

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