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진눈깨비

"sleet"

Korean word for sleet

Weather

Weather and climate vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

진눈깨비[jinnunkkaebi]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"
  • "kk" is a tense, unaspirated "k"

English Translation

sleet

Meaning & Usage

A weather phenomenon where rain and snow fall together. It occurs when the temperature is around 0°C and is common in early or late winter.

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