Skip to main content
Subscribe Now

Korean learner dictionary

호롱불

horongbul · light in a kerosene lamp

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 86124
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 호롱뿔Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    석유를 담고 심지를 넣은 작은 병에 켠 불.

    English: light in a kerosene lamp — The light in a small lantern filled with oil, which is lit by igniting a wick in it.

    Examples

    • 희미한 호롱불.
    • 호롱불 기름.
    • 호롱불 밑.
    • 호롱불 아래.
    • 호롱불을 놓다.
    • 호롱불을 밝히다.