기타 표현
오늘 날씨 좋네요!
o-neul nal-ssi jon-ne-yo
The weather is nice today!
Weather Tip
The best ice-breaker with neighbors or staff. Weather talk is the universal language for starting a conversation.
기타 표현
너무 더워요. (추워요)
nuh-mu duh-wo-yo (chu-wo-yo)
It's too hot. (It's too cold)
Weather Tip
Korean summers hit 35°C, winters drop to -15°C. Say this before asking to turn on the AC/Heater in a taxi or restaurant.
기타 표현
너무 습해요.
nuh-mu seu-pae-yo
It's too humid.
Weather Tip
Korean summers (July-Aug) are like a sauna due to the rainy season. Koreans hate humidity more than heat. Say this to get instant sympathy.
기타 표현
오늘 미세먼지 심해요?
o-neul mi-se-mun-ji shim-hae-yo
Is the fine dust bad today?
Weather Tip
Hazy sky in spring/autumn? It's likely 'Fine Dust', not fog. Ask this to check if you need a mask. Checking an app is also recommended.
기타 표현
비 와요? 우산 팔아요?
bi wa-yo u-san pa-ra-yo
Is it raining? Do you sell umbrellas?
Weather Tip
Sudden rain? Run to a convenience store! They sell cheap clear plastic umbrellas (approx 5,000 won). Just ask 'Do you have umbrellas?'.
기타 표현
첫눈이 와요!
chut-nu-ni wa-yo
It's the first snow!
Weather Tip
In K-Dramas, 'First Snow' is magical. Legend says confessions made on this day come true! Say this with awe when it snows.