Korean Dictionary
How to say "Foggy" in Korean
“Foggy” in Korean is 안개가 낀 (pronounced "angaega kkin").
안개가 낀
angaega kkin
Usage & Context
Indicates weather with fog or mist. Fog can reduce visibility and is common in coastal areas and during certain seasons. Important for driving safety.
Example Sentence
안개가 많아서 운전이 위험해요.
Driving is dangerous because of the heavy fog.
How to use 안개가 낀 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Foggy” is 안개가 낀, romanized as angaega kkin.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'AHN-gae-ga KIN' — '안개' is 'ahn-gae' where 'gae' rhymes with the 'a' in 'cat' pulled longer. '낀' is a tight 'kin' with emphasis — the 'ㄲ' is a tensed 'k'. Say it: ahn-gae-ga KIN.
More Example Sentences
Describing early-morning weather
안개가 낀 아침은 공기가 축축해요.
Foggy mornings feel damp.
Complaining at the airport
안개가 껴서 비행기가 지연됐어요.
The flight was delayed because of fog.
Travel photography caption
안개가 낀 호수가 신비로워요.
The foggy lake looks mysterious.
Cultural Context
Dense fog is a signature of mountain regions like 지리산 and 설악산, and Koreans often plan sunrise hikes with headlamps because 안개 can swallow the trail before dawn. In busy 인천국제공항 news, heavy fog is one of the top causes of winter flight delays. The word also lives in the idiom '오리무중' (five-mile fog) — meaning 'no clue where things stand' — used when a situation is utterly unclear.
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Common Phrases
안개가 꼈어요.
It's foggy.
안개 때문에 안 보여요.
I can't see because of the fog.
안개가 걷혔어요.
The fog has cleared.
Related Expressions
짙은 안개
Jiteun angae
Thick / dense fog
안개비
Angaebi
Mist rain (extremely fine drizzle)
시야
Siya
Visibility / field of view
오리무중
Orimujung
Totally unclear ('lost in five-mile fog')
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