🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

콩 줄기

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kong julgi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Beanstalk/ˈbiːn.stɔːk/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"콩 줄기가 빠르게 자랐습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The stem of a bean plant, especially one that is tall and supports the beans.

    "The beanstalk grew rapidly, reaching high into the sky."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical term for something that grows quickly or reaches great heights.

    "Her career took off like a beanstalk after she won the award."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'beanstalk' is a compound of 'bean', derived from Old English 'bean', and 'stalk', from Old English 'stælca'. The term emerged in the 19th century, popularized by the fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk', symbolizing growth and adventure.

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