How do you describe the weather in Korean? In this lesson, you’ll learn eight useful weather expressions, from sunny skies to humid days. You’ll also learn how to use -겠어요 to make a guess based on what you see, hear, or know. Read the examples below, then use the PDF and video to keep practicing.
Vocabulary
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 기온이 높다 / 낮다 | the temperature is high / low |
| 화창하다 | be bright and sunny |
| 선선하다 | be pleasantly cool |
| 쌀쌀하다 | be chilly |
| 그치다 | stop (raining or snowing) |
| 구름이 끼다 | become cloudy |
| 건조하다 | be dry |
| 습하다 | be humid |
Grammar: -겠-
-겠어요: Making a Guess
In this lesson, -겠- expresses a guess about a current or future situation based on evidence or context. Depending on the situation, -겠어요 can mean “it looks like,” “it sounds like,” or “I think … will.”
Add -겠어요 to a verb or adjective stem. To make a guess about a past situation, use -았/었겠어요.
Example Sentences
하늘이 어둡고 흐려요. 곧 비가 오겠어요.
The sky is dark and cloudy. It looks like it will rain soon.
빵 냄새가 좋아요. 진짜 맛있겠어요.
The bread smells good. I bet it tastes delicious.
In the first example, the speaker predicts rain from the sky’s appearance. In the second, the speaker guesses how the bread tastes based on its smell.
Download the Practice PDF
Want to practice these words and expressions? Download the weather worksheet for vocabulary, grammar, and exercises. Describe different kinds of weather and practice making guesses with -겠어요.
Watch the Video Lesson
Watch the lesson alongside this post, then come back to the vocabulary and example sentences whenever you need a quick review.
