afterlife — life after death; the continuation of existence in some form after physical death
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: life after death; the continuation of existence in some form after physical death
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæftərlaɪf/
Korean meaning: 사후세계, 내세, 죽음 후의 삶
Korean pronunciation: **애**프터라이프
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always said she'd haunt us from the afterlife if we didn't eat her cookies.
- Different cultures have varying beliefs about what happens in the afterlife.
- He joked that he'd complain to the manager even in the afterlife.
afterlife
NOUN//ˈæftərlaɪf//
life after death; the continuation of existence in some form after physical death
Ancient Egyptians believed the soul journeyed to a peaceful afterlife beyond the stars.
Life's strife fades away, peace awaits in the afterlife.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'after(~후에)'와 'life(삶)'가 합쳐진 합성어로, 말 그대로 '삶 이후'를 의미합니다. 고대부터 인간이 죽음 이후의 존재에 대해 궁금해하며 만들어진 개념입니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother always said she'd haunt us from the afterlife if we didn't eat her cookies.”
“Different cultures have varying beliefs about what happens in the afterlife.”
“He joked that he'd complain to the manager even in the afterlife.”
“The ancient Egyptians prepared extensively for the afterlife through mummification.”
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