Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Is it going to rain?" in Korean: 비가 올까요?
비가 올까요?biga olkkayo?
Is it going to rain? in Korean is 비가 올까요? (biga olkkayo?). 비가 올까요? asks for a prediction or someone’s view; 비가 와요 reports rain happening now.
Is it going to rain?: starting the exchange
오후에 비가 올까요?ohue biga olkkayo?
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How to pronounce 비가 올까요?
Say it
biga olkkayo?
/pika olk͈ajo/
비가 올까요? is read biga olkkayo?. In 오늘 비가 올까요?, read the full phrase as oneul biga olkkayo?.
"Is it going to rain?" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 비가 올까요?biga olkkayo? | Is it going to rain? The inventory form for is it going to rain?. | The inventory form for is it going to rain?. |
| 오늘 비가 올까요?oneul biga olkkayo? | will it rain today? 비가 올까요? asks for a prediction or someone’s view; 비가 와요 reports rain happening now. | 비가 올까요? asks for a prediction or someone’s view; 비가 와요 reports rain happening now. |
How to use 비가 올까요? in real life
- 1Is it going to rain?: starting the exchange
오후에 비가 올까요?
ohue biga olkkayo?
Will it rain this afternoon?
비가 올까요? asks for a prediction or someone’s view; 비가 와요 reports rain happening now.
- 2Is it going to rain?: adding useful context
내일 비가 올까요?
naeil biga olkkayo?
Will it rain tomorrow?
This sentence places 비가 올까요? in a complete exchange.
- 3Is it going to rain?: a different conversation
구름이 많네요. 비가 올까요?
gureumi manneyo. biga olkkayo?
There are many clouds. Will it rain?
This sentence places 비가 올까요? in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 비가 올까요?
Incorrect: 오후에 비이 올까요?
Correct: 오후에 비가 올까요?
When practicing is it going to rain, 비 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 비가, not 비이.
Incorrect: 내일 비이 올까요?
Correct: 내일 비가 올까요?
When practicing is it going to rain, 비 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 비가, not 비이.
Good to know
비가 올까요? asks for a prediction or someone’s view; 비가 와요 reports rain happening now.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 비가 올까요?
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오후에 비가 올까요?
ohue biga olkkayo?
Will it rain this afternoon?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
내일 비가 올까요?
naeil biga olkkayo?
Will it rain tomorrow?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Is it going to rain?" in Korean
What does 비가 올까요? mean?
Is it going to rain? in Korean is 비가 올까요? (biga olkkayo?). 비가 올까요? asks for a prediction or someone’s view; 비가 와요 reports rain happening now.
When should I say 오늘 비가 올까요??
비가 올까요? asks for a prediction or someone’s view; 비가 와요 reports rain happening now.
How does 오늘 비가 올까요? differ from the basic expression?
오늘 비가 올까요? means “will it rain today?”. 비가 올까요? asks for a prediction or someone’s view; 비가 와요 reports rain happening now.
Can I use 비가 올까요? in a full sentence?
오후에 비가 올까요? means “Will it rain this afternoon?” 비가 올까요? asks for a prediction or someone’s view; 비가 와요 reports rain happening now.
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