Korean Dictionary
How to say "Black Ice" in Korean
“Black Ice” in Korean is 검은 얼음 (pronounced "geomeun eoreum").
검은 얼음
geomeun eoreum
Usage & Context
Thin, transparent ice on roads that is difficult to see. Black ice is extremely dangerous for driving in Korea. Drivers are warned about black ice conditions.
Example Sentence
검은 얼음 때문에 사고가 났어요.
There was an accident because of black ice.
How to use 검은 얼음 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Black Ice” is 검은 얼음, romanized as geomeun eoreum.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The 'geo' sounds like 'guh' in 'gutter'. The 'meun' sounds like 'muhn' in 'muffin'. The 'eo' sounds like 'uh' in 'up'. The 'reum' sounds like 'rum' in 'rumble'. Put it together: 'guh-muhn uh-reum'.
More Example Sentences
A warning about dangerous driving conditions.
새벽에 검은 얼음이 많이 생기니까 운전 조심하세요.
There's a lot of black ice in the early morning, so drive carefully.
A personal account of a near-accident.
검은 얼음 때문에 미끄러져서 크게 다칠 뻔했어요.
I almost got seriously hurt slipping on black ice.
Reporting on a public safety issue from the news.
뉴스에서 검은 얼음 사고가 급증하고 있다고 해요.
The news says black ice accidents are sharply increasing.
Cultural Context
'검은 얼음' is a critical winter hazard in Korea, especially on bridges, tunnels, and shaded roads. It's frequently highlighted in winter weather reports and public safety campaigns. Drivers are constantly warned to reduce speed and maintain distance during winter, specifically because of the invisible threat of black ice. The term itself is a direct translation, making its danger universally recognized in cold climates.
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Common Phrases
검은 얼음 주의
caution for black ice
검은 얼음 사고
black ice accident
검은 얼음 구간
black ice section (of road)
Related Expressions
빙판길
bingpangil
icy road
살얼음
sareoreum
thin ice
도로 결빙
doro gyeolbing
road icing
미끄럼 주의
mikkeureom juui
caution for slipping
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