Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fine Dust Warning" in Korean
“Fine Dust Warning” in Korean is 미세먼지 경보 (pronounced "Miseemeonji Gyeongbo").
미세먼지 경보
Miseemeonji Gyeongbo
Usage & Context
미세먼지 경보 is a public alert issued when fine particulate matter levels exceed safe thresholds in Korea. On high 미세먼지 days, Koreans wear masks, avoid outdoor exercise, and keep windows closed. Air quality has become one of the most discussed daily concerns in Korean society.
Example Sentence
미세먼지 경보가 떠서 오늘은 창문을 닫았어요.
A fine dust warning appeared so I kept the windows closed today.
How to use 미세먼지 경보 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fine Dust Warning” is 미세먼지 경보, romanized as Miseemeonji Gyeongbo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
미세먼지 (Miseemeonji) is pronounced 'mee-say-mun-jee,' with 'mun' rhyming with 'fun.' 경보 (Gyeongbo) is 'gyung-boh,' where 'gyung' sounds like 'young' with a 'g' in front, and 'boh' rhymes with 'go.' The stress is relatively even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
A friend reminding another friend about the next day's weather.
내일 미세먼지 경보가 예상되니 마스크 꼭 챙기세요.
A fine dust warning is expected tomorrow, so make sure to bring a mask.
Someone checking their phone and informing others about a public alert.
미세먼지 경보 때문에 야외 활동을 자제해 달라는 문자가 왔어요.
I received a text message asking to refrain from outdoor activities due to the fine dust warning.
Complaining about the frequent fine dust issues in daily conversation.
요즘 미세먼지 경보가 너무 자주 뜨는 것 같아요.
It seems like fine dust warnings are appearing too often these days.
Cultural Context
Fine dust (미세먼지) is a major environmental concern in Korea, especially during spring and winter. Public alerts like 미세먼지 경보 are common, often sent via text message to all citizens. People frequently check air quality apps like '미세미세' or 'AirVisual' daily. Wearing KF94 masks is standard practice on high fine dust days, and schools may cancel outdoor activities, reflecting its significant impact on daily life and public health.
Editorial note
We review entries like 미세먼지 경보 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
미세먼지 경보 발령
Fine dust warning issued
미세먼지 경보 해제
Fine dust warning lifted
미세먼지 경보 문자
Fine dust warning text message
Related Expressions
초미세먼지
Chomiseemeonji
Ultrafine dust (even smaller particles)
미세먼지 농도
Miseemeonji Nongdo
Fine dust concentration
마스크
Maseukeu
Mask (especially for fine dust)
공기청정기
Gonggicheongjeonggi
Air purifier
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