Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dew Point" in Korean
“Dew Point” in Korean is 이슬점 (pronounced "iseuljeom").
이슬점
iseuljeom
Usage & Context
The temperature at which dew forms. Dew point is related to humidity and comfort levels. Important for understanding weather conditions.
Example Sentence
이슬점이 높으면 습도가 높아요.
Humidity is high when the dew point is high.
How to use 이슬점 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dew Point” is 이슬점, romanized as iseuljeom.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 이슬점.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 이 (i), sounds like 'ee' in 'see'. The second syllable, 슬 (seul), sounds like 'sul' in 'sulk'. The third syllable, 점 (jeom), sounds like 'jum' in 'jump', but with a slightly more open 'eo' vowel. Combine it as 'ee-sul-juhm'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining why the weather feels muggy and uncomfortable.
오늘 이슬점이 높아서 불쾌지수가 높을 거예요.
The dew point is high today, so the discomfort index will be high.
Describing ideal weather conditions based on humidity.
이슬점이 낮으면 공기가 건조하고 쾌적해요.
If the dew point is low, the air is dry and pleasant.
Explaining the phenomenon of condensation in a house.
창문에 물방울이 맺히는 건 실내 온도가 이슬점보다 낮기 때문이에요.
Water droplets form on windows because the indoor temperature is lower than the dew point.
Cultural Context
'이슬점' is a more technical meteorological term. While Koreans understand the concept of humidity, they are more likely to use descriptive words like '습하다' (humid), '꿉꿉하다' (muggy), or '끈적하다' (sticky) to express the feeling associated with a high dew point in daily conversation. You'll typically encounter '이슬점' in detailed weather forecasts or scientific discussions about atmospheric conditions.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
이슬점이 높다
Dew point is high
이슬점이 낮다
Dew point is low
이슬점 온도
Dew point temperature
Related Expressions
습도
seupdo
Humidity
불쾌지수
bulkwaejisu
Discomfort index
결로
gyeollo
Condensation (a related phenomenon)
이슬
iseul
Dew (the literal meaning of the first part of the word)
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