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TOPIK 6noun

설화

seolhwa

설화가 · 설화를

folk narrative, tale (myths, legends, folktales)

Example

이 마을에는 산신령에 관한 설화가 전해 내려와요.

A tale about the mountain spirit has been handed down in this village.

Word parts

설 talk화 talk

An umbrella term for myths 신화, legends 전설 and folktales 민담.