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풍속

"wind speed"

Korean word for wind speed

Weather

Weather and climate vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

풍속[pungsok]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "ng" is a soft nasal sound like in "sing"

English Translation

wind speed

Meaning & Usage

A meteorological measurement of how fast wind is blowing, measured in meters per second (m/s) in Korea. A strong wind advisory is issued at 14m/s and a warning at 21m/s. During typhoons, wind speed is the most critical piece of information in news broadcasts.

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