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"Sunny" in Korean: 맑다
맑다makda
Sunny in Korean is 맑다 (makda). 맑다 means clear; 햇빛이 나요 specifically says the sun is shining.
Sunny: an everyday statement
오늘 날씨가 맑아요.oneul nalssiga malgayo.
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How to pronounce 맑다
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makda
/mak̚t͈a/
Read 맑다 as makda. The spoken form 맑아요 is malgayo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Sunny" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 맑다makda | Sunny Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 맑아요malgayo | Sunny (polite present) Use 맑아요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 맑아요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 맑았어요malgasseoyo | Sunny (polite past) Use 맑았어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 맑았어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 맑다 in real life
- 1Sunny: an everyday statement
오늘 날씨가 맑아요.
oneul nalssiga malgayo.
The weather is clear today.
맑아요 is the present form of 맑다.
- 2Sunny: a different situation
어제 하늘이 맑았어요.
eoje haneuri malgasseoyo.
The sky was clear yesterday.
맑았어요 is the past form of 맑다.
- 3Sunny: a question or request
내일도 맑아요?
naeildo malgayo?
Will it be clear tomorrow too?
맑아요 is the present form of 맑다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 맑다
Incorrect: 맑다.
Correct: 맑아요.
When practicing sunny, 맑다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 맑아요.
Incorrect: 어제 맑아요.
Correct: 어제 맑았어요.
When practicing sunny, for a completed event yesterday, use 맑았어요; the present form 맑아요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
맑다 means clear; 햇빛이 나요 specifically says the sun is shining. 맑아요 is the polite conversational form of 맑다; 맑았어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 맑다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘 날씨가 맑아요.
oneul nalssiga malgayo.
The weather is clear today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 하늘이 맑았어요.
eoje haneuri malgasseoyo.
The sky was clear yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sunny" in Korean
How do I use 맑다 in polite speech?
맑아요 is the polite conversational form of 맑다; 맑았어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 맑다 in a past-tense sentence?
맑았어요 is the polite past form. 맑다 means clear; 햇빛이 나요 specifically says the sun is shining.
What does 맑아요 mean here?
맑아요 is used for sunny. For example, 오늘 날씨가 맑아요. means “The weather is clear today.”
What should I remember about 맑다?
맑다 means clear; 햇빛이 나요 specifically says the sun is shining.
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