Pronunciation Guide
건조하다[geonjo·ha·da]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
English Translation
dry
Meaning & Usage
Describes air or weather with low moisture content. Korean winters are notoriously dry, making skin care and fire prevention important concerns. A '건조주의보' (dry weather advisory) is frequently issued during winter months. The word comes from the Chinese characters '乾燥'.
Learning Tips
- 💡This word requires understanding of Korean context. Try using it in appropriate situations.
- 💡Korean adjectives work like verbs and can end sentences directly.
- 💡Weather is a common conversation starter in Korea, just like in many cultures.
Difficulty:Intermediate (TOPIK 3-4)
Example Sentences
Beginner
This is really dry!
Intermediate
It's not as dry as I thought.
Advanced
Feeling that something is dry varies from person to person.
Master
Being able to express varying degrees of "dry" enriches your Korean.
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