Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Temperature" in Korean: 기온
기온gion
Temperature in Korean is 기온 (gion). 기온 is the Korean noun for temperature; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
오늘 기온이 높아요.oneul gioni nopayo.
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How to pronounce 기온
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gion
/kion/
기온 (gion) has 2 Hangul syllables. 기온 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Temperature" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 기온gion | Temperature Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 낮 기온nat gion | daytime temperature A useful combination with 기온. | A useful combination with 기온. |
| 기온을gioneul | Temperature (as an object) Use 을 when 기온 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 기온 is the object of an action. |
How to use 기온 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
오늘 기온이 높아요.
oneul gioni nopayo.
The temperature is high today.
This sentence uses 기온 in the temperature sense.
- 2A different situation
밤에는 기온이 낮아져요.
bameneun gioni najajyeoyo.
The temperature drops at night.
This sentence uses 기온 in the temperature sense.
- 3A useful question or update
기온이 몇 도예요?
gioni myeot doyeyo?
What is the temperature in degrees?
This sentence uses 기온 in the temperature sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 기온
Incorrect: 오늘 기온가 높아요.
Correct: 오늘 기온이 높아요.
When practicing temperature, use the correct particle or copula after 기온; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 기온예요.
Correct: 기온이에요.
When practicing temperature, when identifying something as 기온, use 기온이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
기온 is the Korean noun for temperature; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 낮 기온 (nat gion) means daytime temperature.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 기온
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 기온이 높아요.
oneul gioni nopayo.
The temperature is high today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
밤에는 기온이 낮아져요.
bameneun gioni najajyeoyo.
The temperature drops at night.
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 "Temperature" in Korean
What does 기온 mean in Korean?
Temperature in Korean is 기온 (gion). 기온 is the Korean noun for temperature; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 낮 기온?
낮 기온 (nat gion) means daytime temperature. 기온 is the Korean noun for temperature; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 기온?
The object form is 기온을 because 기온 ends in a consonant.
How is 기온 pronounced?
기온 (gion) has 2 Hangul syllables. 기온 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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