바람(ba-ram, baram)
‘바람’ primarily means ‘wind’ (air flow), but can also mean ‘hope’, ‘desire’, or ‘affair’ depending on context.
Nuances
- Basic meaning is ‘air flow’
- Figuratively means ‘hope’ or ‘desire’
- ‘바람을 피우다’ means ‘having an affair’
- Context determines positive or negative meaning
When to use
Everyday conversation, Literature, Business talk, Romantic contexts
In context
‘바람’ is a noun whose meaning changes naturally depending on context. It appears in both spoken and written Korean, but expressions like ‘바람을 피우다’ are informal and mainly used in speech.