연탄
The Korean word 연탄 means yeontan.
Did you know?
- The process of replacing these briquettes in winter is called 연탄 갈이 and was historically a communal effort among neighbors.
- In Korean literature and song, 연탄 are often used as symbols of warmth, sacrifice and the struggles of the working class.
- The word 연탄 was borrowed from Japan in the 1920s and is based on the Chinese characters for 'refine' and 'coal'.
Examples in context
- 연탄이 다 떨어졌어요.yeontani da tteoreojyeosseoyo.The briquettes have all run out.
- 연탄을 새로 주문해야 해요.yeontaneul saero jumunhaeya haeyo.We need to order new briquettes.
- 연탄불이 아직 남아 있어요.yeontanburi ajik nama isseoyo.There are still some embers in the briquette.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Subin are talking about an old house.
- 도현 Do-hyeon이 집은 연탄을 사용하나요?i jibeun yeontaneul sayonghanayo?Does this house use briquettes?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 아직 연탄 난방을 해요.ne, ajik yeontan nanbang-eul haeyo.Yes, it still uses briquette heating.
- 도현 Do-hyeon연탄을 직접 옮겨야 하나요?yeontaneul jikjeop omggyeoya hanayo?Do you have to move the briquettes yourself?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 아주 힘들어요.ne, aju himdeureoyo.Yes, it is very hard work.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 연탄, CC BY-SA 4.0.
