Korean Dictionary
How to say "Flood Warning" in Korean
“Flood Warning” in Korean is 홍수 경보 (pronounced "hongsu gyeongbo").
홍수 경보
hongsu gyeongbo
Usage & Context
A warning issued when flooding is likely. Flood warnings are issued during heavy rain in Korea. Important for evacuation and safety.
Example Sentence
홍수 경보가 발령되었어요.
A flood warning has been issued.
How to use 홍수 경보 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Flood Warning” is 홍수 경보, romanized as hongsu gyeongbo.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
홍 (hong) sounds like 'hong' in 'Hong Kong'. 수 (su) sounds like 'soo' in 'soon'. 경 (gyeong) sounds like 'gyung' as in 'gyung-le' or 'g-young'. 보 (bo) sounds like 'boh' in 'bow' (as in bow and arrow). The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Emergency broadcast or public safety announcement.
홍수 경보가 발령되면 즉시 대피해야 합니다.
When a flood warning is issued, you must evacuate immediately.
Discussing current events with a friend.
뉴스에서 홍수 경보 소식을 들었어요.
I heard news about the flood warning.
Explaining the impact of recent heavy rainfall.
이번 비로 홍수 경보가 여러 지역에 내려졌어요.
Due to this rain, flood warnings have been issued in several areas.
Cultural Context
Korea experiences heavy monsoon rains (장마, jangma) in summer, often leading to floods. Flood warnings are common during this season, especially near rivers or low-lying areas. The government's disaster management agency issues these warnings via emergency texts (재난 문자, jaenan munja) and broadcasts, which are taken very seriously by the public.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
홍수 경보 발령
Flood warning issued
홍수 경보 해제
Flood warning lifted
홍수 경보 문자
Flood warning text message
Related Expressions
호우 경보
hou gyeongbo
Heavy Rain Warning
태풍 경보
taepung gyeongbo
Typhoon Warning
주의보
juuibo
Advisory (less severe warning)
해제
haeje
Lifted/Canceled (for a warning)
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