Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dew" in Korean
“Dew” in Korean is 이슬 (pronounced "Iseul").
이슬
Iseul
Usage & Context
이슬 (dew) is a gentle natural image in Korean poetry and language, associated with early mornings and fresh beginnings. The word appears in many Korean songs and proverbs. 이슬처럼 (like dew) is used to describe something delicate and fleeting.
Example Sentence
아침 풀잎 위에 이슬이 맺혀 있어요.
Dew has formed on the grass blades in the morning.
How to use 이슬 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dew” is 이슬, romanized as Iseul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ee-seul' — 'i' rhymes with 'see,' and 'seul' sounds like 'sool' with a short 'oo' (shorter than English 'pool'). End lightly with the 'l.'
More Example Sentences
describing an early-morning walk in the countryside
새벽에 풀잎에 이슬이 맺혔어요.
Dew formed on the grass at dawn.
a line from a poem or lyrical compliment
이슬처럼 맑은 눈이에요.
Her eyes are clear like dew.
ordering Korea's most popular soju brand at a restaurant
참이슬 소주 한 병 주세요.
One bottle of Chamisul soju, please.
Cultural Context
이슬 carries a delicate, pure image in Korean — it appears constantly in traditional poetry, classical songs, and modern ballads to suggest something fleeting and untouched. The word is also baked into Korean daily life through 참이슬 ('true dew'), the best-selling soju brand in the country, whose name evokes clean, crisp water from morning dew. In the traditional calendar, 한로 (Hallo, 'cold dew') marks the October period when dew begins to feel chilly — one of the 24 seasonal markers Koreans still reference in weather reports and casual conversation.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
이슬이 맺혔어요.
Dew has formed.
이슬처럼 맑아요.
It's clear like dew.
아침 이슬을 밟았어요.
I stepped on the morning dew.
Related Expressions
아침
a-chim
morning
서리
seo-ri
frost
안개
an-gae
fog / mist
이슬비
i-seul-bi
drizzle (literally 'dew rain')
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