알밤

Korean

Etymology

Of native Korean origin. From 알 (al, “seed, ball”) +‎ 밤 (bam, “chestnut”).

Pronunciation

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?albam
Revised Romanization (translit.)?albam
McCune–Reischauer?albam
Yale Romanization?al.pam

Noun

알밤 • (albam)

  1. chestnut
    알밤을 까다 ― albam-eul kkada ― cracking chestnuts
  2. a light blow (to the head)
    알밤을 한 대 먹이다 ― albam-eul han dae meogida ― give a light blow with one's fist
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