sojourn (**소**져언) — a temporary stay or visit to a place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a temporary stay or visit to a place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊdʒɜːrn/
Korean meaning: 임시 체류, 잠시 머무름
Korean pronunciation: **소**져언
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's sojourn at the remote island resort was supposed to be secret, but paparazzi found her anyway.
- During his sojourn in Japan, he learned to appreciate the art of making perfect sushi.
- My cat's sojourn under the neighbor's porch lasted exactly until dinner time.
sojourn
NOUN//ˈsoʊdʒɜːrn//
a temporary stay or visit to a place
💡 Concept
a temporary stay or visit to a place
🎵 Rhyme
When sojourns must adjourn, hearts yearn to return
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsoʊdʒɜːrn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɒdʒɜːn/
🌳Etymology
Rootjourn
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'sojourner'에서 유래했으며, 라틴어 'sub(아래)'와 'diurnalis(하루의)'에서 나온 말입니다. 원래는 '하루 동안 머무르다'는 뜻이었지만, 점차 '임시로 체류하다'는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
adjournconcernreturn
adjourn
concern
return
🔗Collocations
brief sojourn
sojourn abroad
pleasant sojourn
temporary sojourn
sojourn in the countryside
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The celebrity's sojourn at the remote island resort was supposed to be secret, but paparazzi found her anyway.”
“During his sojourn in Japan, he learned to appreciate the art of making perfect sushi.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat's sojourn under the neighbor's porch lasted exactly until dinner time.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
stayvisitresidencestopoverlayover
Antonyms
departureexoduspermanent residence
Related
journeytraveltemporaryguestvisitor
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