가면

This is the 1262nd most frequent Korean word.

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가면

Mask.


Here, "가면" refers to an actual physical mask used as a prop or costume item.

가면을 쓰고 무대에 섰어요.

I wore a mask and stood on the stage.


Here, "가면" is used as a grammatical construct combining "가다" (to go) and "면" (if clause).

학교에 가면 친구들을 만날 수 있어요.

If I go to school, I can meet friends.


In this sentence, "가면" metaphorically represents a facade or pretense to conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

그는 진실을 숨기기 위해 가면을 썼다.

He wore a mask to hide the truth.