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A1 adverb #900 सबसे आम 13 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

매년

maenyeon शीर्ष 900

At the A1 level, '매년' (maenyeon) is introduced as a basic time word that helps you describe your routine and recurring events. You can think of it as the 'big brother' of '매일' (every day). At this stage, you should focus on using it in simple sentences like 'I go to Korea every year' or 'I have a birthday every year.' The word is very easy to use because it doesn't usually need any extra grammar particles. You just put it at the start of your sentence. For example: '매년 생일 파티를 해요' (Every year I have a birthday party). It's a great word to help you talk about your life and traditions in a simple way. You will mostly see it in textbooks and hear it when people talk about holidays like Christmas or New Year's. Just remember: 매 (Every) + 년 (Year) = Every year!

At the A2 level, you start to use '매년' to connect more complex ideas. You might use it to describe family traditions or school schedules. At this level, you should also learn its native Korean twin, '해마다'. While they mean the same thing, '매년' is a bit more common in writing and formal situations. You can also start pairing '매년' with specific times, like '매년 여름' (every summer) or '매년 12월' (every December). This allows you to be more specific about when things happen. You might also notice '매년' being used in simple news headlines or weather reports. For example, '매년 이맘때는 추워요' (It's cold around this time every year). Focus on the word order: always put '매년' before the verb to sound natural.

At the B1 level, you will encounter '매년' in more professional and social contexts. You should be able to distinguish it from '연간' (annual/yearly duration) and '연례' (annual event). For instance, you would use '매년' to talk about how often you get a health check-up, but '연간' to talk about your annual budget. You will also see '매년' used in passive sentences, such as '축제가 매년 개최됩니다' (The festival is held every year). At this stage, you should also understand the nuance of adding '-마다' for emphasis (매년마다), which means 'every single year' without fail. This level requires you to use '매년' to describe trends, such as 'The number of tourists increases every year.'

At the B2 level, '매년' is used in more sophisticated discussions about society, economics, and the environment. You will see it in editorials and documentaries. You should be comfortable using it to describe long-term cycles and statistical changes. For example, '매년 반복되는 사회적 문제' (Social problems that repeat every year). You will also encounter it in more formal Sino-Korean compounds and phrases. At this level, you should be able to use '매년' to compare different time periods and discuss the regularity of complex phenomena. You might also start to notice it in literary contexts where it contrasts with the more poetic '해마다' to create a specific tone. Your ability to choose between '매년', '해마다', and '연간' based on the context is a key skill at B2.

At the C1 level, you are expected to have a nuanced understanding of '매년' within the broader context of Korean discourse. You will see it used in academic papers, legal documents, and high-level business reports. You should understand how '매년' functions in complex sentence structures, often acting as a temporal anchor for a series of events. You will also encounter more obscure synonyms and related four-character idioms (사자성어) like '연년세세' (year after year). At this level, you should be able to analyze the stylistic choice of using '매년' over '해마다' in a text—for instance, how '매년' provides an objective, scientific feel while '해마다' adds a sense of nostalgia or continuity. You should also be able to use it fluently in debates about recurring historical or social patterns.

At the C2 level, your mastery of '매년' is near-native. You understand its historical roots and its place in the evolution of the Korean language. You can use it with perfect precision in any register, from the most formal government proclamation to the most casual street slang (where you might intentionally use it for ironic formality). You are aware of the subtle prosodic features of the word and how its placement can shift the focus of a sentence. You can interpret the use of '매년' in classical literature and modern poetry, recognizing when it is used to symbolize the relentless passage of time or the comfort of tradition. At this level, '매년' is not just a vocabulary word; it is a tool you use to weave complex temporal narratives with absolute clarity and stylistic flair.

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매년 30 सेकंड में

매년 (maenyeon) means 'every year' or 'annually' in Korean.
It is a Sino-Korean word used in both formal and informal settings.
Commonly used for birthdays, holidays, and recurring annual events.
Usually placed at the start of a sentence or before the verb.

The Korean word 매년 (maenyeon) is a fundamental adverb and noun that translates to 'every year' or 'annually' in English. Derived from Hanja (Sino-Korean characters), it combines 每 (매 - every) and 年 (년 - year). This word is essential for discussing recurring events, habits, statistics, and natural cycles. In the hierarchy of Korean vocabulary, '매년' sits in a more formal or neutral position compared to its native Korean counterpart, '해마다'. While '해마다' feels poetic or colloquial, '매년' is the standard choice for news reports, business presentations, and general conversation. Understanding '매년' is a gateway to mastering time-related expressions in Korean, as the prefix '매-' (every) is also used in '매일' (every day) and '매월' (every month).

Etymology: Sino-Korean: 每 (매 - every) + 年 (년 - year). This structure is highly productive in Korean, allowing learners to predict meanings of other '매-' words easily.

우리 가족은 매년 제주도에 가요. (Our family goes to Jeju Island every year.)

People use '매년' when they want to emphasize the regularity of an occurrence over a long-term period. It is frequently used in the context of birthdays, anniversaries, tax seasons, and seasonal changes. For instance, if you are describing a festival that happens every October, '매년' is your go-to word. It provides a sense of reliability and predictability to the sentence. In professional settings, '매년' is used to discuss annual growth, yearly budgets, and performance reviews. It is a 'safe' word because it fits almost any level of formality, from a casual chat with a friend to a formal speech at a wedding or a corporate meeting.

Grammatical Role: '매년' functions primarily as an adverb. It does not require a particle like '-에' to function, though '매년에는' (in every year) is occasionally used for specific emphasis on the time frame.

매년 새로운 기술이 나옵니다. (New technology comes out every year.)

Furthermore, '매년' is often paired with verbs that indicate change or repetition, such as '오르다' (to rise), '열리다' (to be held/opened), or '방문하다' (to visit). In the context of climate change or economic trends, you will see it used to describe incremental shifts. For example, '지구의 온도가 매년 상승하고 있습니다' (The Earth's temperature is rising every year). This usage highlights the word's utility in both scientific and everyday contexts. It is a versatile tool for any Korean learner's vocabulary, bridging the gap between basic survival Korean and academic proficiency.

Register and Nuance: Neutral to Formal. It is the standard term used in textbooks, news, and official documents. It is slightly more 'polished' than the native '해마다'.

이 축제는 매년 5월에 개최됩니다. (This festival is held every year in May.)

In summary, '매년' is a high-frequency word that every beginner must learn. It is stable, predictable, and widely applicable. Whether you are talking about your New Year's resolutions, the release of a new iPhone, or the blooming of cherry blossoms, '매년' provides the necessary temporal framework to communicate that these events are part of a consistent, yearly cycle. Its simplicity in structure (Every + Year) makes it one of the easiest Sino-Korean words to memorize and use correctly from day one.

Using 매년 (maenyeon) in a sentence is relatively straightforward because it behaves much like an English adverb. However, there are specific syntactic patterns and collocations that can make your Korean sound more natural. Typically, '매년' is placed at the beginning of a sentence or immediately before the verb it modifies. Unlike many other time nouns in Korean, '매년' rarely takes the time particle '-에' (at/on/in) because the word itself already contains the distributive meaning of 'every'. Adding '-에' to '매년' is grammatically redundant in most cases, though you might see '매년초' (beginning of every year) or '매년말' (end of every year) where particles are more common.

Sentence Structure 1: At the Start: [매년] + [Subject] + [Object] + [Verb]. This emphasizes the frequency of the action. Example: '매년 저는 한국을 방문해요.' (Every year, I visit Korea.)

매년 크리스마스에 선물을 교환합니다. (We exchange gifts every year on Christmas.)

When '매년' is used as a noun, it can take particles like '-의' (possessive) or '-이/가' (subject). For example, '매년의 목표' (every year's goal/annual goal). This is slightly more formal and often found in writing. In spoken Korean, you are much more likely to use it as an adverb. Another important aspect is the combination with specific months or seasons. You can say '매년 여름' (every year summer / every summer) or '매년 1월' (every year January / every January). This creates a very specific recurring timeframe. It is also common to see '매년' paired with '한 번' (once) to say '매년 한 번' (once every year).

Sentence Structure 2: Before the Verb: [Subject] + [매년] + [Verb]. This feels more integrated into the action. Example: '우리 회사는 매년 성장하고 있습니다.' (Our company is growing every year.)

졸업생들이 매년 학교를 찾아옵니다. (Graduates visit the school every year.)

One nuance to keep in mind is the difference between '매년' and '연간' (yeongan). While '매년' means 'every year' (frequency), '연간' means 'for the duration of a year' or 'annual' (span). If you want to say 'annual income,' you use '연봉' or '연간 소득,' but if you want to say 'I get a raise every year,' you use '매년'. Learners often confuse these when trying to translate 'annual' from English. Another useful pattern is '매년 반복되는' (recurring every year), which is used to describe cycles like the flu season or fashion trends.

Common Collocations: 매년 개최되다 (to be held every year), 매년 증가하다 (to increase every year), 매년 이맘때 (this time every year).

매년 이맘때면 감기가 유행해요. (Around this time every year, colds are prevalent.)

Finally, in formal writing or news, '매년' is often replaced by '해마다' to avoid repetition or to sound more 'pure Korean' (Pure Korean words are often preferred in literature). However, in 90% of situations, '매년' is perfectly acceptable. When writing a diary or a report, starting a sentence with '매년' helps set the context immediately. For example, '매년 12월 31일에는 제야의 종 소리를 듣습니다' (Every year on December 31st, I listen to the sound of the bell). This clarity is what makes '매년' such a powerful word for learners to master early on.

In South Korea, you will encounter 매년 (maenyeon) in a wide variety of environments, ranging from the mundane to the highly official. One of the most common places is in the news and media. Anchors frequently use '매년' to report on statistics: '매년 수천 명의 관광객이...', '매년 물가가 상승하여...', or '매년 열리는 부산 국제 영화제...'. Because it is a Sino-Korean word, it carries the weight and clarity required for journalism. If you watch Korean news (KBS, MBC, SBS), you will likely hear this word within the first ten minutes of any broadcast discussing the economy, weather, or social trends.

Context: Corporate Life: In a Korean office (회사), '매년' is used for annual planning. '매년 실적' (annual performance), '매년 워크숍' (annual workshop), and '매년 건강검진' (annual health check-up) are terms every employee knows.

저희 회사는 매년 연봉 협상을 합니다. (Our company has salary negotiations every year.)

Another place you will hear '매년' is in educational settings. Schools in Korea are very cyclical. Teachers will talk about '매년 입시' (the annual entrance exam) or '매년 소풍' (the annual school trip). Students use it when discussing their grades or their plans for the next grade level. In universities, '매년' is used to describe the '축제' (festivals) that define campus life. If you are a student in Korea, you will hear your professors say things like '매년 이 과목을 가르치지만...' (I teach this subject every year, but...).

Context: Family and Social Life: At home, parents might remind children: '매년 생일마다 미역국을 먹어야 해' (You must eat seaweed soup every year on your birthday). It is used to reinforce traditions and family habits.

매년 설날에는 할머니 댁에 모여요. (Every year on Lunar New Year, we gather at my grandmother's house.)

In the digital world, '매년' appears in app notifications and subscription services. Netflix, YouTube Premium, or Korean services like Melon will notify you about '매년 결제' (annual payment/billing). If you follow Korean YouTubers or influencers, they often do '매년 결산' (annual wrap-up) videos at the end of December, where they review their year. This makes '매년' a word that bridges the gap between traditional media and modern digital life. Whether you are reading a formal newspaper or scrolling through Instagram, '매년' is the standard way to express the passage of a year's cycle.

Context: Public Announcements: Subway announcements or public service posters often use '매년' for safety campaigns: '매년 발생하는 화재 사고를 예방합시다' (Let's prevent fire accidents that occur every year).

정부는 매년 새로운 정책을 발표합니다. (The government announces new policies every year.)

Lastly, in the entertainment industry, award shows like the MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) or the Blue Dragon Film Awards are described as being held '매년'. Fans will say, '매년 우리 오빠들이 상을 받아요' (Our idols win awards every year). This wide range of usage—from government policy to K-pop fandom—demonstrates that '매년' is an indispensable part of the Korean linguistic landscape. It is a word that helps you navigate both the serious and the fun aspects of living in or engaging with Korea.

While 매년 (maenyeon) is a relatively simple word, English speakers and beginner learners often make a few specific errors. The most common mistake is over-using the particle '-에'. In English, we say 'In every year' or 'On every year' (though 'every year' alone is more common). In Korean, '매년' is an adverb that already implies the time, so adding '-에' (매년에) is usually unnecessary and sounds slightly unnatural to native ears. While not 'wrong' in a way that prevents understanding, it marks you as a beginner. Stick to just '매년' or '매년마다' (every single year) for emphasis.

Mistake 1: Redundant Particles: Incorrect: 매년에 한국에 가요. (Maenyeon-e...)
Correct: 매년 한국에 가요. (Maenyeon...)
Explanation: The '매' (every) already specifies the distributive time.

Don't say: 매년에 운동해요.
Say: 매년 운동해요. (I exercise every year.)

Another frequent error is confusing '매년' with '작년' (last year) or '내년' (next year). Because they all end in '-년', beginners often mix them up during fast-paced conversations. It's helpful to remember the prefixes: '매-' (every), '작-' (past/last), '내-' (coming/next). A good way to keep them straight is to associate '매-' with '매일' (every day), which most learners learn first. If you can remember '매일' is 'every day', you can easily remember '매년' is 'every year'.

Mistake 2: Confusing '매년' and '연간': Learners often try to use '매년' to mean 'annual' as an adjective in all cases. While '매년 행사' (annual event) works, for technical terms like 'annual income,' '연봉' (yeon-bong) is the only correct word. Using '매년 돈' would be very confusing.

Wrong: 제 매년 수입은... (My every year income...)
Right: 제 연간 수입은... (My annual income...)

A third mistake involves misusing '매년' vs '해마다'. While they are synonyms, '해마다' is native Korean and often used with native Korean verbs or in more emotional/poetic contexts. Using '매년' in a very informal, slang-heavy sentence might feel slightly stiff, though it's rarely 'wrong'. However, the biggest issue is when learners try to combine them, like '매년마다'. While native speakers *do* say this for extreme emphasis, it is technically redundant (Every year + Every year). For a learner, it's better to stick to one or the other until you have a feel for the emphasis.

Mistake 3: Word Order: Sometimes learners place '매년' at the very end of the sentence, after the verb, because that's where 'every year' often goes in English. Korean adverbs must come *before* the verb.
Wrong: 저는 한국에 가요 매년.
Right: 저는 매년 한국에 가요.

Correct order: 매년 + [Verb].

Finally, be careful with pronunciation. The 'ㄴ' in '년' (nyeon) can sometimes be swallowed or mispronounced as '녕' (nyeong) by beginners. '매녕' is not a word. Make sure to hit that crisp 'n' sound at the end. Also, ensure you don't confuse '매년' with '매뉴' (menu), which sounds surprisingly similar if spoken quickly by a non-native speaker. Clear articulation of the '년' vowel (yeo) is key to being understood.

Korean has several ways to express the concept of 'annually' or 'every year,' and choosing the right one depends on the register (formality) and the specific nuance you want to convey. The most direct alternative to 매년 (maenyeon) is 해마다 (haemada). While '매년' is Sino-Korean, '해마다' is native Korean. '해' means 'year' (or sun), and '-마다' is a particle meaning 'each' or 'every'. '해마다' often sounds more rhythmic and is preferred in literature, songs, and casual storytelling. If you want to sound more 'natural' and less 'textbook,' '해마다' is a great choice.

매년 vs. 해마다: 매년: Formal, academic, precise. Used in news and business.
해마다: Poetic, native, warm. Used in daily conversation and stories.

해마다 꽃이 피는 것을 보면 기뻐요. (It makes me happy to see the flowers bloom every year.)

Another related term is 연례 (yeonrye), which means 'annual' or 'yearly' but is almost exclusively used as a noun to describe events. For example, '연례 행사' (annual event). You wouldn't use '연례' as an adverb to say 'I exercise annually'. Instead, you use it to categorize an event. Similarly, 연간 (yeongan) is used for statistics and durations. '연간 계획' (annual plan) or '연간 실적' (annual results) are common in professional settings. While '매년' describes the *frequency* of the plan happening, '연간' describes the *scope* of the plan itself.

Usage Comparison

매년: "I visit my parents every year." (Frequency)
연간: "The annual rainfall is 1000mm." (Measurement)
연례: "This is our annual meeting." (Event type)

이번 회의는 우리 회사의 연례 행사입니다. (This meeting is our company's annual event.)

For more advanced learners, the term 연년세세 (yeon-nyeon-se-se) is a four-character idiom (사자성어) that means 'year after year, for generations'. This is very formal and poetic, used in historical dramas or high-level literature to describe traditions that have lasted a very long time. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you want to say 'every single year' with a bit of frustration or emphasis, you can say 매년마다. The addition of '-마다' (each) doubles down on the frequency, similar to saying 'year in and year out' in English.

Summary of Alternatives: 1. 해마다: Native, poetic, common in speech.
2. 연간: Statistical, duration-focused.
3. 연례: Event-focused (Annual event).
4. 매년마다: Emphatic, 'every single year'.

연간 보고서를 작성해야 합니다. (I need to write the annual report.)

Understanding these subtle differences allows you to navigate various social and professional contexts in Korea with confidence. While '매년' will get you through almost any situation, knowing when to switch to '해마다' for a touch of warmth or '연간' for a professional report will significantly elevate your Korean proficiency. Always consider your audience: are you speaking to a colleague (매년/연간) or a grandmother (해마다)? This sensitivity to word choice is a hallmark of an advanced speaker.

How Formal Is It?

औपचारिक

"본 축제는 매년 10월에 개최됩니다."

तटस्थ

"매년 한국에 여행을 가요."

अनौपचारिक

"나 매년 생일 선물로 케이크 받아."

Child friendly

"매년 산타 할아버지가 오셔요!"

बोलचाल

"매년 똑같은 레퍼토리네."

रोचक तथ्य

The character 每 (매) was originally a pictograph of a woman with elaborate hair, signifying 'fertile' or 'abundant', which evolved to mean 'every'.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /mɛ.njʌn/

US /mɛ.njʌn/

The stress is equal on both syllables, but 'nyeon' often has a slightly higher pitch in natural speech.

तुकबंदी

내년 (naenyeon) 작년 (jaknyeon) 금년 (geumnyeon) 정년 (jeongnyeon) 청년 (cheongnyeon) 학년 (haknyeon) 신년 (sinnyeon) 백년 (baeknyeon)

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing 'nyeon' as 'nyon' (rhyming with 'bone'). It should be 'yeo' as in 'young'.
Pronouncing 'mae' as 'may'. It should be a shorter 'eh' sound.
Swallowing the final 'n' sound.
Confusing 'nyeon' with 'nyeong' (adding a 'g' sound).
Making the 'm' sound too soft.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 1/5

Very easy to recognize due to the common '년' character.

लिखना 1/5

Simple stroke order for both characters.

बोलना 2/5

Requires clear pronunciation of the 'yeo' vowel.

श्रवण 1/5

Distinct sound, rarely confused with other words.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

년 (year) 매일 (every day) 매주 (every week) 매월 (every month)

आगे सीखें

작년 (last year) 내년 (next year) 올해 (this year) 해마다 (every year - native)

उन्नत

연간 (annual duration) 연례 (annual event) 연례행사 (annual ritual)

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Distributive particle -마다

날마다 (every day), 해마다 (every year).

Time particle -에

매년 여름에 (In every summer).

Progressive form -고 있다

매년 증가하고 있다 (It is increasing every year).

Noun-modifying form -는

매년 열리는 축제 (The festival that is held every year).

Adverbial usage

매년 공부해요 (I study every year).

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

매년 한국에 가요.

I go to Korea every year.

Simple adverbial usage.

매년 생일 파티를 해요.

I have a birthday party every year.

Used with a noun and verb.

매년 눈이 와요.

It snows every year.

Describing a natural occurrence.

저는 매년 운동해요.

I exercise every year.

Subject + 매년 + Verb.

매년 크리스마스가 기다려져요.

I look forward to Christmas every year.

Expressing a recurring feeling.

매년 꽃이 피어요.

Flowers bloom every year.

Simple present tense.

우리 가족은 매년 모여요.

Our family gathers every year.

Describing a family habit.

매년 새해 복 많이 받으세요.

Happy New Year every year (standard greeting).

Common holiday phrase.

매년 여름에 바다에 가요.

I go to the sea every summer.

매년 + Season + Particle -에.

매년 1월 1일에 계획을 세워요.

I make plans every January 1st.

Specific date + 매년.

학교에서 매년 소풍을 가요.

We go on a school trip every year.

Used in a school context.

매년 이맘때면 비가 많이 와요.

It rains a lot around this time every year.

매년 이맘때 (this time every year).

매년 새로운 옷을 사요.

I buy new clothes every year.

Describing a recurring purchase.

매년 한국어 시험을 봐요.

I take a Korean exam every year.

Regular activity.

매년 고향에 내려가요.

I go down to my hometown every year.

Common expression for holidays.

매년 친구들과 여행을 가요.

I go on a trip with friends every year.

Social habit.

매년 물가가 조금씩 오르고 있어요.

Prices are rising little by little every year.

Describing a trend with -고 있다.

우리 회사는 매년 워크숍을 개최합니다.

Our company holds a workshop every year.

Formal business usage.

매년 수많은 관광객이 이곳을 찾습니다.

Countless tourists visit this place every year.

Formal news-style sentence.

매년 건강검진을 받는 것이 중요해요.

It is important to get a health check-up every year.

Using 매년 with a gerund (-는 것).

매년 반복되는 문제라 해결이 어려워요.

It's a recurring problem every year, so it's hard to solve.

매년 반복되는 (recurring every year).

매년 5월이면 장미 축제가 열려요.

A rose festival is held every May.

Conditional -이면 with 매년.

매년 졸업생들이 학교를 방문합니다.

Graduates visit the school every year.

Formal social context.

매년 새로운 기술이 개발되고 있습니다.

New technologies are being developed every year.

Passive voice + progressive.

정부는 매년 새로운 예산안을 발표합니다.

The government announces a new budget proposal every year.

High-level administrative context.

매년 증가하는 쓰레기 문제가 심각합니다.

The problem of increasing waste every year is serious.

매년 + present participle (증가하는).

매년 이맘때면 산불 예방 캠페인을 합니다.

Around this time every year, they run a forest fire prevention campaign.

Public service context.

매년 달라지는 입시 제도에 혼란스러워요.

I'm confused by the entrance exam system that changes every year.

Describing systemic change.

매년 전 세계에서 영화인들이 모입니다.

Filmmakers from all over the world gather every year.

Global context.

매년 최저 임금이 결정되는 과정이 복잡해요.

The process by which the minimum wage is decided every year is complex.

Economic/Legal context.

매년 유행하는 패션 스타일이 바뀝니다.

The trending fashion styles change every year.

Cultural trend.

매년 지구 온난화의 영향이 뚜렷해지고 있어요.

The effects of global warming are becoming clearer every year.

Environmental context.

매년 반복되는 참사를 막기 위한 대책이 시급합니다.

Measures to prevent the tragedies that repeat every year are urgent.

Advanced social commentary.

매년 출산율이 역대 최저치를 경신하고 있습니다.

The birth rate is hitting record lows every year.

Statistical/Demographic context.

매년 개최되는 이 학술 대회는 권위가 높습니다.

This academic conference, held every year, is highly prestigious.

Academic context.

매년 변동하는 환율 때문에 수출 기업들이 힘들어해요.

Exporting companies are struggling because of the fluctuating exchange rates every year.

Economic nuance.

매년 이 시기가 되면 고향에 대한 향수가 짙어집니다.

When this time of year comes, nostalgia for my hometown deepens.

Literary/Emotional expression.

매년 수립되는 경영 전략은 시장의 흐름을 반영해야 합니다.

Management strategies established every year must reflect market trends.

Strategic business usage.

매년 진화하는 사이버 범죄에 대응하기 위해 노력 중입니다.

We are working to respond to cybercrimes that evolve every year.

Technical/Security context.

매년 국정 감사를 통해 정부의 실책을 바로잡습니다.

Through the annual government audit, government errors are corrected.

Political/Legal context.

매년 순환하는 계절의 섭리 속에서 인생의 의미를 찾습니다.

In the providence of the seasons that cycle every year, I find the meaning of life.

Philosophical/Poetic usage.

매년 답습되는 관행을 타파하는 것이 개혁의 핵심입니다.

Breaking away from practices that are followed every year is the core of reform.

High-level political rhetoric.

매년 명멸하는 수많은 유행 속에서도 변치 않는 가치가 있습니다.

Among the countless trends that appear and disappear every year, there are unchanging values.

Sophisticated literary contrast.

매년 갱신되는 기록들은 인간 한계의 확장을 의미합니다.

The records renewed every year signify the expansion of human limits.

Abstract conceptualization.

매년 누적되는 데이터는 미래 예측의 중요한 자산이 됩니다.

Data accumulated every year becomes an important asset for future predictions.

Data science/Information theory.

매년 발간되는 백서는 그해의 사회상을 고스란히 담고 있습니다.

The white paper published every year fully contains the social aspects of that year.

Institutional/Sociological context.

매년 고조되는 긴장 국면을 해소하기 위한 외교적 노력이 필요합니다.

Diplomatic efforts are needed to resolve the tension that escalates every year.

International relations.

매년 회자되는 그의 업적은 후세에 큰 귀감이 됩니다.

His achievements, talked about every year, serve as a great model for future generations.

Honorific/Historical context.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

매년 개최되다

매년 증가하다

매년 반복되다

매년 이맘때

매년 초

매년 말

매년 정기적으로

매년 한 번

매년 새로운

매년 성장하다

सामान्य वाक्यांश

매년 그렇듯이

매년 이맘때쯤

매년 빠짐없이

매년 거르지 않고

매년 달라지는

매년 돌아오는

매년 똑같은

매년 새롭게

매년 겪는 일

매년 고대하는

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

매년 vs 내년

Means 'next year'. Don't confuse 'mae' (every) with 'nae' (next).

매년 vs 작년

Means 'last year'. Don't confuse 'mae' (every) with 'jak' (past).

매년 vs 매달

Means 'every month'. Beginners sometimes mix up 'year' and 'month' suffixes.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"연년세세"

Year after year, for generations. Very formal/poetic.

연년세세 이 땅에 평화가 깃들길.

Literary

"매년 연례 행사"

A routine that happens every year. Sometimes used sarcastically for predictable mistakes.

지각하는 건 그의 매년 연례 행사예요.

Colloquial

"해마다 달마다"

Every year and every month. Meaning 'constantly' or 'always'.

해마다 달마다 너를 생각한다.

Poetic

"구관이 명관이다"

The old official is the best (Experience matters). Often said when comparing annual changes.

매년 사장이 바뀌지만 구관이 명관이네요.

Proverb

"작심삼일"

Resolution lasting only three days. Often used when discussing '매년' (New Year's resolutions).

매년 계획을 세우지만 작심삼일이에요.

Common

"세월이 유수와 같다"

Time flies like an arrow. Used when reflecting on '매년'.

매년 생일이 올 때마다 세월이 유수와 같음을 느껴요.

Literary

"일신우일신"

Making new progress every day/year.

매년 일신우일신하는 자세가 필요합니다.

Academic

"금상첨화"

Adding flowers to silk (Making something good even better). Used for annual improvements.

매년 축제가 커지는데 올해는 불꽃놀이까지 하니 금상첨화네요.

Common

"천재일우"

A once-in-a-thousand-years chance. Opposite of '매년'.

이 기회는 매년 오는 게 아니라 천재일우의 기회입니다.

Formal

"격세지감"

Feeling the great change in generations. Used when comparing '매년'.

매년 고향이 변하는 걸 보면 격세지감을 느껴요.

Formal

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

매년 vs 해마다

They have the same meaning.

매년 is Sino-Korean (formal), 해마다 is native Korean (poetic/casual).

매년 보고서를 씁니다. vs 해마다 꽃이 핍니다.

매년 vs 연간

Both translate to 'annual'.

매년 is an adverb (frequency), 연간 is a noun/modifier (duration/span).

매년 저축해요. vs 연간 계획을 세워요.

매년 vs 매해

Very similar structure.

매해 is slightly less formal than 매년 but more formal than 해마다.

매해 발전하는 모습이 보기 좋아요.

매년 vs 연례

Both refer to yearly things.

연례 is specifically for events or ceremonies.

이것은 연례 행사입니다.

매년 vs 금년

Both end in '년'.

금년 means 'this year' (same as 올해).

금년에는 꼭 성공하고 싶어요.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

매년 [Noun]을/를 해요.

매년 여행을 해요.

매년 [Season]에 [Place]에 가요.

매년 겨울에 스키장에 가요.

매년 [Verb]-고 있어요.

매년 한국어 실력이 늘고 있어요.

매년 [Verb]-는 [Noun]이/가 많아요.

매년 방문하는 관광객이 많아요.

매년 [Noun]을/를 통해 [Verb].

매년 투표를 통해 대표를 뽑습니다.

매년 [Noun]의 섭리에 따라 [Verb].

매년 자연의 섭리에 따라 꽃이 핍니다.

Mixed

매년 이맘때면 [Verb].

매년 이맘때면 비가 와요.

Mixed

매년 한 번씩 [Verb].

매년 한 번씩 건강검진을 받아요.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

क्रिया

विशेषण

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Extremely high in both written and spoken Korean.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

매년에 가요. → 매년 가요.
The particle '-에' is redundant with '매년'.
저는 가요 매년. → 저는 매년 가요.
Adverbs in Korean must come before the verb, not at the end of the sentence.
매년 수입 → 연봉 or 연간 수입
'매년' is for frequency, '연간' is for the span/amount of a year.
매녕 → 매년
Incorrect pronunciation of the final consonant.
내년 (meaning every year) → 매년
Confusing 'next year' with 'every year'.

सुझाव

No Particle Needed

Unlike '월요일에' (on Monday), '매년' doesn't need '-에'. Just use it as is to mean 'every year'.

The 'Mae' Family

Learn 매일, 매주, 매월, and 매년 together. They all follow the same 'Every + Time' pattern.

Emphasis with 마다

If you want to sound more passionate about a yearly tradition, use '매년마다' or '해마다'.

Formal Reports

In business writing, '매년' is your best friend. It sounds objective and professional.

Holiday Context

Use '매년' when talking about Seollal or Chuseok to show you understand the cyclical nature of Korean holidays.

Hanja Root

Remembering 每 (Every) and 年 (Year) will help you learn dozens of other related words.

News Keywords

When you hear '매년' on the news, get ready for a statistic or a recurring social issue.

Vary Your Words

In a long essay, switch between '매년' and '해마다' to make your writing sound more sophisticated.

Crisp 'N'

Make sure the 'n' in 'nyeon' is clearly heard, otherwise it might sound like 'myeo' (how many).

Seasonal Pairing

Pair '매년' with seasons (매년 봄, 매년 가을) to talk about your favorite yearly activities.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'Mae' as 'Many' and 'Nyeon' as 'Neon lights'. Every year, many neon lights are lit for New Year's Eve.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a calendar where every single page for January 1st is circled in red, repeating forever.

Word Web

매일 (Daily) 매주 (Weekly) 매월 (Monthly) 매년 (Annually) 매시 (Hourly) 매초 (Every second) 매번 (Every time) 매회 (Every episode)

चैलेंज

Try to write three sentences about things you do every year using '매년' and then rewrite them using '해마다' to feel the difference.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

매년 comes from the Sino-Korean characters 每 (매) meaning 'every' or 'each' and 年 (년) meaning 'year'.

मूल अर्थ: The original meaning in Classical Chinese is exactly the same: 'each year'.

Sino-Korean (Hanja-derived).

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

No specific sensitivities, but be aware that '매년' is often used in sensitive contexts like '매년 오르는 집값' (housing prices rising every year), which can be a stressful topic for many Koreans.

In English, we often use 'annually' in formal contexts and 'every year' in casual ones. '매년' covers both, but '해마다' is a closer match for the casual 'every year'.

매년 열리는 부산 국제 영화제 (Busan International Film Festival) 매년 열리는 진해 군항제 (Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival) 매년 열리는 MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards)

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

Travel

매년 해외여행을 가요.
매년 제주도에 방문해요.
매년 비행기 표를 예약해요.
매년 새로운 곳을 가요.

Health

매년 건강검진을 받아요.
매년 독감 예방주사를 맞아요.
매년 운동 계획을 세워요.
매년 몸무게를 체크해요.

Finance

매년 저축을 해요.
매년 물가가 올라요.
매년 연봉 협상을 해요.
매년 세금을 내요.

Family

매년 제사를 지내요.
매년 가족사진을 찍어요.
매년 명절에 모여요.
매년 부모님 생신을 챙겨요.

School

매년 입학식이 열려요.
매년 졸업식이 있어요.
매년 시험을 봐요.
매년 방학이 기다려져요.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"매년 새해 결심이 뭐예요? (What is your New Year's resolution every year?)"

"매년 여름 휴가 때 어디에 가요? (Where do you go every year for summer vacation?)"

"매년 생일에 특별한 계획이 있나요? (Do you have special plans for your birthday every year?)"

"매년 이맘때 한국 날씨는 어때요? (How is the weather in Korea around this time every year?)"

"매년 꼭 챙기는 기념일이 있어요? (Is there an anniversary you make sure to celebrate every year?)"

डायरी विषय

매년 내가 성장하고 있다고 느끼는 부분에 대해 써보세요. (Write about how you feel you are growing every year.)

매년 반복되는 나의 습관 세 가지를 적어보세요. (List three of your habits that repeat every year.)

매년 가족과 함께하는 가장 소중한 전통은 무엇인가요? (What is the most precious tradition you share with your family every year?)

매년 이맘때가 되면 드는 생각이나 감정을 기록해 보세요. (Record the thoughts or feelings you have around this time every year.)

매년 내가 꼭 이루고 싶은 목표 하나를 정하고 그 이유를 써보세요. (Choose one goal you want to achieve every year and write why.)

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

It is grammatically possible but usually redundant. Native speakers almost always just say '매년'. Adding '-에' makes it sound like you are translating directly from English 'In every year'.

매년 is Sino-Korean and sounds more formal or neutral. 해마다 is native Korean and sounds more poetic or warm. Use 매년 for news and reports, and 해마다 for stories or casual talk.

It can be both. As an adverb, it means 'every year' (매년 가요). As a noun, it can take particles (매년의 목표).

You say '격년' (gyeok-nyeon) or '2년에 한 번' (once in two years).

Yes, '매년 생일' is very common. However, you can also say '생일마다' (every birthday).

It is technically redundant because '매' and '-마다' both mean 'every'. However, native speakers use it for strong emphasis to mean 'every single year without fail'.

매일 (every day), 매주 (every week), 매월 (every month), 매번 (every time).

You usually say '연간 보고서' or '연례 보고서', not '매년 보고서'.

Not always, but it's very common. It can also go right before the verb. '저는 매년 한국에 가요' is just as good as '매년 저는 한국에 가요'.

Yes, it is a standard Sino-Korean word used in both North and South Korea.