Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"It's hot" in Korean: 더워요
더워요deowoyo
It's hot in Korean is 더워요 (deowoyo). 더워요 describes hot weather or feeling hot; 뜨거워요 describes a hot object such as soup.
It's hot: starting the exchange
오늘은 더워요.oneureun deowoyo.
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How to pronounce 더워요
Say it
deowoyo
/tʌwʌjo/
더워요 is read deowoyo. In 날씨가 더워요, read the full phrase as nalssiga deowoyo.
"It's hot" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 더워요deowoyo | It's hot The inventory form for it's hot. | The inventory form for it's hot. |
| 날씨가 더워요nalssiga deowoyo | the weather is hot 더워요 describes hot weather or feeling hot; 뜨거워요 describes a hot object such as soup. | 더워요 describes hot weather or feeling hot; 뜨거워요 describes a hot object such as soup. |
How to use 더워요 in real life
- 1It's hot: starting the exchange
오늘은 더워요.
oneureun deowoyo.
It is hot today.
더워요 describes hot weather or feeling hot; 뜨거워요 describes a hot object such as soup.
- 2It's hot: adding useful context
방이 너무 더워요.
bangi neomu deowoyo.
The room is too hot.
This sentence places 더워요 in a complete exchange.
- 3It's hot: a different conversation
운동하고 나니 더워요.
undonghago nani deowoyo.
I feel hot after exercising.
This sentence places 더워요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 더워요
Incorrect: 방가 너무 더워요.
Correct: 방이 너무 더워요.
When practicing it's hot, 방 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 방이, not 방가.
Incorrect: 오늘은 더워요이에요.
Correct: 오늘은 더워요.
When practicing it's hot, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 오늘은 더워요.
Good to know
더워요 describes hot weather or feeling hot; 뜨거워요 describes a hot object such as soup.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 더워요
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 더워요.
oneureun deowoyo.
It is hot today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
방이 너무 더워요.
bangi neomu deowoyo.
The room is too hot.
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 "It's hot" in Korean
What does 더워요 mean?
It's hot in Korean is 더워요 (deowoyo). 더워요 describes hot weather or feeling hot; 뜨거워요 describes a hot object such as soup.
When should I say 날씨가 더워요?
더워요 describes hot weather or feeling hot; 뜨거워요 describes a hot object such as soup.
How does 날씨가 더워요 differ from the basic expression?
날씨가 더워요 means “the weather is hot”. 더워요 describes hot weather or feeling hot; 뜨거워요 describes a hot object such as soup.
Can I use 더워요 in a full sentence?
오늘은 더워요. means “It is hot today.” 더워요 describes hot weather or feeling hot; 뜨거워요 describes a hot object such as soup.
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