This is the 2046th most frequent Korean word.

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The Korean word "설" can mean "theory," "rumor," or refer to the Lunar New Year, depending on context.


The word '설' is used here as a proper noun referring to the Lunar New Year.

설 연휴에는 가족들과 시간을 보내요.

During the Lunar New Year holiday, I spend time with my family.


The word '설' is used here to mean a hypothesis or theory.

그의 말은 하나의 설에 불과했어요.

His words were merely a hypothesis.


The word '설' is used to refer to a theory or argument.

문제에 대한 설득력 있는 설을 내세웠어요.

They presented a convincing theory on the issue.