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대기오염

"air pollution"

Korean word for air pollution

Weather

Weather and climate vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

대기오염[daegiolyeom]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
  • "ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"

English Translation

air pollution

Meaning & Usage

Contamination of the air by harmful substances. Fine dust (미세먼지) is a severe air pollution issue in Korea, along with yellow dust (황사) from China in spring.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is an advanced expression. Pay attention to formality levels and nuances.
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡Weather is a common conversation starter in Korea, just like in many cultures.
Difficulty:Advanced (TOPIK 5-6)

Example Sentences

Beginner
How is the air pollution today?
Intermediate
I heard about the air pollution on the news.
Advanced
In Korea, the food people eat changes depending on the air pollution.
Master
Knowing various Korean expressions related to air pollution makes daily conversation more natural.
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