Knowing Korean words about the weather is really important for talking well, whether you’re going on a trip, chatting, or just talking about your day. In this guide, we’ll teach you important weather words in Korean, with easy examples to help you understand better. It’s good for people learning at different levels.
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Basic Weather Terms
The word for “weather” in Korean is “날씨 (nalssi)”.
Example:
How’s the weather today?
– 오늘 날씨 어때요? [oneul nalssi ottaeyo]
날씨 (nal ssi)
맑아요 (mal ga yo)
따뜻해요 (dda ddeut hae yo)
습해요 (seub hae yo)
더워요 (deo wo yo)
흐려요 (heu ryeo yo)
바람 불어요 (ba ram bu reo yo)
비가 와요 (bi ga wa yo)
추워요 (chu wo yo)
눈이 와요 (nun i wa yo)
Weather Phenomena Terms
구름 (gu reum)
비 (bi)
홍수 (hong soo)
눈 (nun)
얼음 (oh reum)
우박 (oo bak)
안개 (an gae)
기온 (gi on)
바람 (ba ram)
태풍 (tae poong)
폭풍 (pok poong)
번개 (bon gae)
천둥 (chun dung)
무지개 (mu ji gae)
지진 (ji jin)
Common Weather Phrases
오늘 날씨 어때요? (oneul nalssi eottaeyo)
오늘은 맑아요 (oneureun malgayo)
비가 많이 오고 있어요 (biga mani ogo isseoyo)
밖에 바람이 많이 불어요 (bakke barami mani buleoyo)
오늘은 아주 추워요 (oneureun aju chuwoyo)
폭풍우가 올 거 같아요 (pokpunguga ol geo gatayo)
There’s a lot of fog this morning
아침에 안개가 많이 끼었어요 (achime angaega mani kkieosseoyo)
기온이 내려가고 있어요 (gioni naereogago isseoyo)
날씨가 나빠요 (nalssiga nabbayo)
하늘이 매우 맑아요 (Haneuli maeu malga-yo)
저는 추운 날씨를 좋아해요 (joneun chuwun narssireur joahaeyo)
날씨가 좋아요 (nalssiga joayo)
In conclusion, learning weather-related vocabulary in Korean is essential for effective communication, whether you’re discussing daily activities, planning outdoor events, or simply engaging in small talk. By familiarizing yourself with common weather phrases and phenomena, you’ll be better equipped to navigate conversations and understand weather forecasts. Remember to practice using these phrases in context to improve your language skills and enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Korean.