Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"It's cold" in Korean: 추워요
추워요chuwoyo
It's cold in Korean is 추워요 (chuwoyo). 추워요 describes cold weather or feeling cold; 차가워요 describes an object cold to touch.
It's cold: starting the exchange
밖이 추워요.bakki chuwoyo.
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How to pronounce 추워요
Say it
chuwoyo
/tɕʰuwʌjo/
추워요 is read chuwoyo. In 날씨가 추워요, read the full phrase as nalssiga chuwoyo.
"It's cold" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 추워요chuwoyo | It's cold The inventory form for it's cold. | The inventory form for it's cold. |
| 날씨가 추워요nalssiga chuwoyo | the weather is cold 추워요 describes cold weather or feeling cold; 차가워요 describes an object cold to touch. | 추워요 describes cold weather or feeling cold; 차가워요 describes an object cold to touch. |
How to use 추워요 in real life
- 1It's cold: starting the exchange
밖이 추워요.
bakki chuwoyo.
It is cold outside.
추워요 describes cold weather or feeling cold; 차가워요 describes an object cold to touch.
- 2It's cold: adding useful context
오늘은 정말 추워요.
oneureun jeongmal chuwoyo.
It is really cold today.
This sentence places 추워요 in a complete exchange.
- 3It's cold: a different conversation
바람 때문에 추워요.
baram ttaemune chuwoyo.
I feel cold because of the wind.
This sentence places 추워요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 추워요
Incorrect: 밖이 추워요이에요.
Correct: 밖이 추워요.
When practicing it's cold, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 밖이 추워요.
Incorrect: 밖이 추워요습니다.
Correct: 밖이 추워요.
When practicing it's cold, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 밖이 추워요.
Good to know
추워요 describes cold weather or feeling cold; 차가워요 describes an object cold to touch.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 추워요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
밖이 추워요.
bakki chuwoyo.
It is cold outside.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘은 정말 추워요.
oneureun jeongmal chuwoyo.
It is really cold today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "It's cold" in Korean
What does 추워요 mean?
It's cold in Korean is 추워요 (chuwoyo). 추워요 describes cold weather or feeling cold; 차가워요 describes an object cold to touch.
When should I say 날씨가 추워요?
추워요 describes cold weather or feeling cold; 차가워요 describes an object cold to touch.
How does 날씨가 추워요 differ from the basic expression?
날씨가 추워요 means “the weather is cold”. 추워요 describes cold weather or feeling cold; 차가워요 describes an object cold to touch.
Can I use 추워요 in a full sentence?
밖이 추워요. means “It is cold outside.” 추워요 describes cold weather or feeling cold; 차가워요 describes an object cold to touch.
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