Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fog" in Korean
“Fog” in Korean is 안개 (pronounced "Angae").
안개
Angae
Usage & Context
Dense water vapor reducing visibility. 안개가 끼다 (fog forms). Coastal and riverside areas of Korea frequently experience morning fog. 안개 주의보 (fog advisory) warns drivers of dangerous visibility conditions. The inland 내륙 regions can have thick autumn morning fog that creates mystical mountain and valley scenery.
Example Sentence
아침에 안개가 짙게 껴서 앞이 잘 안 보여요.
The morning fog is thick so visibility is poor.
How to use 안개 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fog” is 안개, romanized as Angae.
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "Angae" as "Ahn-gae." The 'ㅏ' (a) is like the 'a' in 'father', and 'ㅐ' (ae) is like the 'e' in 'bed'. The 'ㅇ' (ng) at the beginning of the first syllable is silent. The 'ㄱ' (g) is a soft 'g' sound. The stress is on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Giving driving safety advice.
아침 일찍 운전할 때는 안개 때문에 조심해야 해요.
When driving early in the morning, you need to be careful because of the fog.
Recounting a hiking experience.
산 정상에 오르니 안개가 자욱하게 껴서 아무것도 안 보였어요.
When I climbed to the mountain peak, it was so foggy I couldn't see anything.
Describing a characteristic of a place.
바닷가 마을은 아침마다 안개가 자주 껴요.
Coastal villages often have fog every morning.
Cultural Context
In Korea, particularly in coastal areas or mountainous regions, morning fog is a common sight, especially during spring and autumn. It can create beautiful, mystical landscapes, often captured in photography. However, it also poses a significant hazard for drivers, leading to '안개 주의보' (fog advisories) being issued. News reports will often show footage of cars driving slowly through thick fog on highways. The phrase '안개가 걷히다' (angae-ga geothida - fog clears) is often used to describe the weather improving.
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Common Phrases
안개 주의보
Fog advisory
안갯속
In the fog / amidst uncertainty
안개가 자욱하다
To be heavily foggy
Related Expressions
짙은 안개
Jiteun angae
Thick fog
안개가 끼다
Angae-ga kkida
Fog forms/sets in
안개가 걷히다
Angae-ga geothida
Fog clears
구름
Gureum
Cloud (related concept)
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