Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"It's raining" in Korean: 비가 와요
비가 와요biga wayo
It's raining in Korean is 비가 와요 (biga wayo). 비가 와요 literally says rain comes; future prediction uses 비가 올 거예요 instead.
It's raining: starting the exchange
밖에 비가 와요.bakke biga wayo.
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How to pronounce 비가 와요
Say it
biga wayo
/pika wajo/
비가 와요 is read biga wayo. In 지금 비가 와요, read the full phrase as jigeum biga wayo.
"It's raining" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 비가 와요biga wayo | It's raining The inventory form for it's raining. | The inventory form for it's raining. |
| 지금 비가 와요jigeum biga wayo | it is raining now 비가 와요 literally says rain comes; future prediction uses 비가 올 거예요 instead. | 비가 와요 literally says rain comes; future prediction uses 비가 올 거예요 instead. |
How to use 비가 와요 in real life
- 1It's raining: starting the exchange
밖에 비가 와요.
bakke biga wayo.
It is raining outside.
비가 와요 literally says rain comes; future prediction uses 비가 올 거예요 instead.
- 2It's raining: adding useful context
비가 와요. 우산을 가져가세요.
biga wayo. usaneul gajyeogaseyo.
It is raining. Take an umbrella.
This sentence places 비가 와요 in a complete exchange.
- 3It's raining: a different conversation
오늘도 비가 와요.
oneuldo biga wayo.
It is raining again today.
This sentence places 비가 와요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 비가 와요
Incorrect: 밖에 비이 와요.
Correct: 밖에 비가 와요.
When practicing it's raining, 비 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 비가, not 비이.
Incorrect: 비가 와요. 우산를 가져가세요.
Correct: 비가 와요. 우산을 가져가세요.
When practicing it's raining, 우산 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 우산을, not 우산를.
Good to know
비가 와요 literally says rain comes; future prediction uses 비가 올 거예요 instead.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 비가 와요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
밖에 비가 와요.
bakke biga wayo.
It is raining outside.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
비가 와요. 우산을 가져가세요.
biga wayo. usaneul gajyeogaseyo.
It is raining. Take an umbrella.
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 raining" in Korean
What does 비가 와요 mean?
It's raining in Korean is 비가 와요 (biga wayo). 비가 와요 literally says rain comes; future prediction uses 비가 올 거예요 instead.
When should I say 지금 비가 와요?
비가 와요 literally says rain comes; future prediction uses 비가 올 거예요 instead.
How does 지금 비가 와요 differ from the basic expression?
지금 비가 와요 means “it is raining now”. 비가 와요 literally says rain comes; future prediction uses 비가 올 거예요 instead.
Can I use 비가 와요 in a full sentence?
밖에 비가 와요. means “It is raining outside.” 비가 와요 literally says rain comes; future prediction uses 비가 올 거예요 instead.
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