Where does “철새” come from?
철새 (Korean) comes from Korean 새, from Korean 사이 — gap; space between.
철새 (Korean): migratory bird, bird of passage
Definitions
- migratory bird, bird of passage
Ancestry of “철새”, step by step
철새 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Korean 새
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 새 | bird; new; Alternative form of 사이 |
| 2 | Korean | 사이 | gap; space between |
via Korean 철
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 철 | season; maturity; good sense; iron, ferrum |