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"It's snowing" in Korean: 눈이 와요
눈이 와요nuni wayo
It's snowing in Korean is 눈이 와요 (nuni wayo). 눈이 와요 reports snow falling; 눈이 있어요 says snow is present on the ground or nearby.
It's snowing: starting the exchange
밖에 눈이 와요.bakke nuni wayo.
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How to pronounce 눈이 와요
Say it
nuni wayo
/nuni wajo/
눈이 와요 is read nuni wayo. In 지금 눈이 와요, read the full phrase as jigeum nuni wayo.
"It's snowing" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 눈이 와요nuni wayo | It's snowing The inventory form for it's snowing. | The inventory form for it's snowing. |
| 지금 눈이 와요jigeum nuni wayo | it is snowing now 눈이 와요 reports snow falling; 눈이 있어요 says snow is present on the ground or nearby. | 눈이 와요 reports snow falling; 눈이 있어요 says snow is present on the ground or nearby. |
How to use 눈이 와요 in real life
- 1It's snowing: starting the exchange
밖에 눈이 와요.
bakke nuni wayo.
It is snowing outside.
눈이 와요 reports snow falling; 눈이 있어요 says snow is present on the ground or nearby.
- 2It's snowing: adding useful context
오늘 눈이 와요.
oneul nuni wayo.
It is snowing today.
This sentence places 눈이 와요 in a complete exchange.
- 3It's snowing: a different conversation
눈이 와요. 길에서 조심하세요.
nuni wayo. gireseo josimhaseyo.
It is snowing. Be careful on the road.
This sentence places 눈이 와요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 눈이 와요
Incorrect: 밖에 눈가 와요.
Correct: 밖에 눈이 와요.
When practicing it's snowing, 눈 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 눈이, not 눈가.
Incorrect: 오늘 눈가 와요.
Correct: 오늘 눈이 와요.
When practicing it's snowing, 눈 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 눈이, not 눈가.
Good to know
눈이 와요 reports snow falling; 눈이 있어요 says snow is present on the ground or nearby.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 눈이 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 눈이 와요.
bakke nuni wayo.
It is snowing outside.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘 눈이 와요.
oneul nuni wayo.
It is snowing today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "It's snowing" in Korean
What does 눈이 와요 mean?
It's snowing in Korean is 눈이 와요 (nuni wayo). 눈이 와요 reports snow falling; 눈이 있어요 says snow is present on the ground or nearby.
When should I say 지금 눈이 와요?
눈이 와요 reports snow falling; 눈이 있어요 says snow is present on the ground or nearby.
How does 지금 눈이 와요 differ from the basic expression?
지금 눈이 와요 means “it is snowing now”. 눈이 와요 reports snow falling; 눈이 있어요 says snow is present on the ground or nearby.
Can I use 눈이 와요 in a full sentence?
밖에 눈이 와요. means “It is snowing outside.” 눈이 와요 reports snow falling; 눈이 있어요 says snow is present on the ground or nearby.
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