Korean Dictionary
How to say "Acid Rain" in Korean
“Acid Rain” in Korean is 산성비 (pronounced "sanseongbi").
산성비
sanseongbi
Usage & Context
Acid rain is precipitation with high acidity caused by air pollutants. Korea has experienced acid rain affecting forests and water bodies. International cooperation to reduce industrial emissions helps limit acid rain.
Example Sentence
산성비는 건물과 식물에 해로워요.
Acid rain is harmful to buildings and plants.
How to use 산성비 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Acid Rain” is 산성비, romanized as sanseongbi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
산성비 (sanseongbi) is pronounced 'sahn-seong-bee'. '산' (san) sounds like 'sahn' as in 'sandy'. '성' (seong) is like 'sung' but with a slightly more open 'eo' vowel, similar to 'song' without the 'o' sound. '비' (bi) is pronounced like 'bee'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing environmental damage in a news report.
산성비 때문에 숲이 많이 망가졌어요.
The forest was severely damaged due to acid rain.
Explaining environmental causes to a friend.
자동차 배기가스가 산성비의 주범 중 하나래요.
Car exhaust fumes are said to be one of the main culprits of acid rain.
Presenting a report on environmental threats.
산성비는 문화유산에도 악영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.
Acid rain can also have a negative impact on cultural heritage.
Cultural Context
Acid rain was a significant environmental concern in Korea, especially during the rapid industrialization period and with increasing air pollution from neighboring countries. While efforts have been made to reduce industrial emissions, discussions about air quality, including fine dust (미세먼지), often implicitly touch upon the broader issue of atmospheric pollution that can lead to acid rain. It's a term commonly understood by the general public.
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Common Phrases
산성비 피해
acid rain damage
산성비가 내리다
acid rain falls
산성비의 원인
cause of acid rain
Related Expressions
대기 오염
daegi oyeom
air pollution
미세먼지
misemeonji
fine dust
환경 문제
hwangyeong munje
environmental problem
수질 오염
sujil oyeom
water pollution
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