Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Climate" in Korean: 기후
기후gihu
Climate in Korean is 기후 (gihu). 기후 means climate over a longer period; 날씨 names weather conditions.
An everyday statement
이 나라의 기후는 따뜻해요.i naraui gihuneun ttatteutaeyo.
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How to pronounce 기후
Say it
gihu
/kihu/
기후 (gihu) has 2 Hangul syllables. 기후 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Climate" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 기후gihu | Climate Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 따뜻한 기후ttatteutan gihu | warm climate A useful combination with 기후. | A useful combination with 기후. |
| 기후를gihureul | Climate (as an object) Use 를 when 기후 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 기후 is the object of an action. |
How to use 기후 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
이 나라의 기후는 따뜻해요.
i naraui gihuneun ttatteutaeyo.
This country’s climate is warm.
This sentence uses 기후 in the climate sense.
- 2A different situation
기후에 대해 공부해요.
gihue daehae gongbuhaeyo.
I study climate.
This sentence uses 기후 in the climate sense.
- 3A useful question or update
이 지역의 기후가 변하고 있어요.
i jiyeogui gihuga byeonhago isseoyo.
The climate of this region is changing.
This sentence uses 기후 in the climate sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 기후
Incorrect: 이 지역의 기후이 변하고 있어요.
Correct: 이 지역의 기후가 변하고 있어요.
When practicing climate, use the correct particle or copula after 기후; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 기후이에요.
Correct: 기후예요.
When practicing climate, when identifying something as 기후, use 기후예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
기후 means climate over a longer period; 날씨 names weather conditions. The combination 따뜻한 기후 (ttatteutan gihu) means warm climate.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 기후
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 나라의 기후는 따뜻해요.
i naraui gihuneun ttatteutaeyo.
This country’s climate is warm.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
기후에 대해 공부해요.
gihue daehae gongbuhaeyo.
I study climate.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Climate" in Korean
What does 기후 mean in Korean?
Climate in Korean is 기후 (gihu). 기후 means climate over a longer period; 날씨 names weather conditions.
How do I use 따뜻한 기후?
따뜻한 기후 (ttatteutan gihu) means warm climate. 기후 means climate over a longer period; 날씨 names weather conditions.
Which object particle goes after 기후?
The object form is 기후를 because 기후 ends in a vowel.
How is 기후 pronounced?
기후 (gihu) has 2 Hangul syllables. 기후 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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