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Talking about the weather is a common conversation starter in any language. This guide provides 50 essential Korean words related to weather and climate, helping you describe different conditions, seasons, and natural phenomena accurately.
General Weather Terms
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날씨 (Nalssi) - Weather
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기후 (Gihu) - Climate
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온도 (Ondo) - Temperature
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기온 (Gion) - Air temperature
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습도 (Seupdo) - Humidity
Types of Weather
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맑음 (Malgeum) - Clear/Sunny
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흐림 (Heurim) - Cloudy
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비 (Bi) - Rain
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눈 (Nun) - Snow
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안개 (Angae) - Fog
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바람 (Baram) - Wind
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번개 (Beongae) - Lightning
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천둥 (Cheondung) - Thunder
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태풍 (Taepung) - Typhoon
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장마 (Jangma) - Monsoon season
Temperature Descriptions
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덥다 (Deopda) - Hot
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춥다 (Chupda) - Cold
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따뜻하다 (Ttatteuthada) - Warm
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시원하다 (Siwonhada) - Cool
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얼다 (Eolda) - To freeze
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건조하다 (Geonjohada) - Dry
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습하다 (Seupada) - Humid
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서늘하다 (Seoneulhada) - Chilly
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무덥다 (Mudeopda) - Muggy
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한랭 (Hanraeng) - Cold spell
Seasonal Terms
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봄 (Bom) - Spring
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여름 (Yeoreum) - Summer
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가을 (Gaeul) - Autumn/Fall
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겨울 (Gyeoul) - Winter
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환절기 (Hwanjeolgi) - Seasonal transition
Extreme Weather Events
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폭염 (Pogyeom) - Heatwave
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혹한 (Hokan) - Severe cold
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홍수 (Hongsu) - Flood
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가뭄 (Gamum) - Drought
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폭풍 (Pogpung) - Storm
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토네이도 (Toneido) - Tornado
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번개 치다 (Beongae chida) - To strike lightning
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얼음 (Eoreum) - Ice
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서리 (Seori) - Frost
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눈보라 (Nunbora) - Blizzard
Weather Forecast & Natural Events
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일기예보 (Ilgi yebo) - Weather forecast
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기상청 (Gisangcheong) - Meteorological agency
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대기오염 (Daegi oyeom) - Air pollution
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미세먼지 (Mise meonji) - Fine dust
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황사 (Hwangsa) - Yellow dust
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적설량 (Jeokseollyang) - Snowfall amount
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강수량 (Gangsuryang) - Precipitation
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태양 (Taeyang) - Sun
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구름 (Gureum) - Cloud
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달 (Dal) - Moon