This is the 17448th most frequent Korean word.
설이
"설이" can mean "rumor" or "theory" depending on context.
Here, '설이' refers to frost, emphasizing a naturally occurring phenomenon often associated with early mornings in cold weather.
오늘 아침 설이가 내려서 길이 미끄러웠어요.
This morning, frost descended and the road was slippery.
In this sentence, '설이' again depicts frost, highlighting its typical association with winter mornings.
설이가 없는 날도 있지만, 겨울 아침엔 자주 볼 수 있어요.
There are days without frost, but it can often be seen on winter mornings.
Here, '설이' is used in a metaphorical sense, referring to a legend or folklore, showing its versatility in meaning depending on context.