Korean phrases / Everyday Korean
장마 시작이래 / 우산 필수다
jang-ma si-jak-i-rae / u-san pil-su-da
“They say monsoon season started / Umbrella is a must”
🏷️ Close friendsTextbook vs Real
Textbook장마에 대비해야 합니다jang-ma-e dae-bi-hae-ya ham-ni-da
Real장마 시작이래 / 우산 필수다jang-ma si-jak-i-rae / u-san pil-su-da
Why Koreans say it this way
장마 (monsoon/rainy season, usually late June-July) can dump rain for weeks. 필수 (essential/must-have) is used for anything you absolutely need. Korean survival kit: 장우산 (long umbrella) > 접이식 (folding) during 장마.
Situation: seasons