arirang
Definition
A traditional Korean folk song, over 600 years old, symbolizing unity between North and South Korea with thousands of regional variations.
Themes commonly include sorrow, separation from a lover, longing for reunion, perseverance, and national pride.
The term 'Arirang' has no precise modern meaning but may etymologically mean 'my beautiful beloved' or refer to a hill pass.
Examples
아리랑 고개 넘듯이 내 월요일 아침은 항상 발병난다.
My Monday mornings always get sore feet, just like crossing Arirang Pass.
파티에서 아리랑을 틀자 다들 갑자기 이별의 추억에 빠졌다.
The moment Arirang played at the party, everyone dove into breakup memories.
BTS 아리랑 앨범 들으며 산책하니, 전 세계가 아라리요 노래할 기세다.
Strolling while listening to BTS's Arirang album, it feels like the whole world will sing 'arariyo' soon.
다이어트 중 아리랑 부르며 냉장고로 향하는 내가 한심하다.
Pathetic me, singing Arirang on the way to the fridge during my diet.