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"Cloudy" in Korean: 흐리다
흐리다heurida
Cloudy in Korean is 흐리다 (heurida). 흐리다 describes cloudy or overcast weather; 구름이 많아요 literally describes many clouds.
Cloudy: an everyday statement
오늘은 흐려요.oneureun heuryeoyo.
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How to pronounce 흐리다
Say it
heurida
/hɯɾita/
Read 흐리다 as heurida. The spoken form 흐려요 is heuryeoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Cloudy" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 흐리다heurida | Cloudy Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 흐려요heuryeoyo | Cloudy (polite present) Use 흐려요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 흐려요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 흐렸어요heuryeosseoyo | Cloudy (polite past) Use 흐렸어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 흐렸어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 흐리다 in real life
- 1Cloudy: an everyday statement
오늘은 흐려요.
oneureun heuryeoyo.
It is cloudy today.
흐려요 is the present form of 흐리다.
- 2Cloudy: a different situation
어제 오후에 흐렸어요.
eoje ohue heuryeosseoyo.
It was cloudy yesterday afternoon.
흐렸어요 is the past form of 흐리다.
- 3Cloudy: a question or request
내일도 흐려요?
naeildo heuryeoyo?
Will it be cloudy tomorrow too?
흐려요 is the present form of 흐리다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 흐리다
Incorrect: 흐리다.
Correct: 흐려요.
When practicing cloudy, 흐리다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 흐려요.
Incorrect: 어제 흐려요.
Correct: 어제 흐렸어요.
When practicing cloudy, for a completed event yesterday, use 흐렸어요; the present form 흐려요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
흐리다 describes cloudy or overcast weather; 구름이 많아요 literally describes many clouds. 흐려요 is the polite conversational form of 흐리다; 흐렸어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 흐리다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘은 흐려요.
oneureun heuryeoyo.
It is cloudy today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 오후에 흐렸어요.
eoje ohue heuryeosseoyo.
It was cloudy yesterday afternoon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cloudy" in Korean
How do I use 흐리다 in polite speech?
흐려요 is the polite conversational form of 흐리다; 흐렸어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 흐리다 in a past-tense sentence?
흐렸어요 is the polite past form. 흐리다 describes cloudy or overcast weather; 구름이 많아요 literally describes many clouds.
What does 흐려요 mean here?
흐려요 is used for cloudy. For example, 오늘은 흐려요. means “It is cloudy today.”
What should I remember about 흐리다?
흐리다 describes cloudy or overcast weather; 구름이 많아요 literally describes many clouds.
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