🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

몬순

Pronunciation / Transliteration: monsun

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Monsoon/mɒnˈsuːn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"몬순은 농업에 중요한 역할을 합니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and Southeast Asia, bringing heavy rains.

    "The monsoon season is crucial for the agricultural cycle in India."
  2. 2

    The rainy season associated with these winds.

    "During the monsoon, the streets often flood due to the intense rainfall."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'monsoon' originates from the Arabic word 'mausim', meaning 'season'. It was adopted into Portuguese as 'monção' in the 16th century, referring to the seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean, which significantly influenced the climate and agriculture in the region.

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