Korean Dictionary
How to say "Global Warming" in Korean
“Global Warming” in Korean is 지구 온난화 (pronounced "jigu onnanhwa").
지구 온난화
jigu onnanhwa
Usage & Context
Global warming or 지구 온난화 describes the rise in Earth temperature due to greenhouse gases. Korea experiences increasingly extreme weather due to global warming. Koreans are becoming more aware of global warming impacts.
Example Sentence
지구 온난화로 인해 여름이 더 더워지고 있어요.
Summers are getting hotter due to global warming.
How to use 지구 온난화 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Global Warming” is 지구 온난화, romanized as jigu onnanhwa.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 지구 (jigu), 'ji' is like 'jee' (as in 'jeep'), and 'gu' is like 'goo' (as in 'goose'). For 온난화 (onnanhwa), 'on' is like 'own', 'nan' is like 'nahn' (as in 'non'), and 'hwa' is like 'hwah' (as in 'wah' with a soft 'h'). Pronounce it as 'JEE-goo OWN-nahn-HWAH', with emphasis on 'jee' and 'own'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the impact on wildlife.
지구 온난화 때문에 북극곰들이 살 곳을 잃고 있어요.
Polar bears are losing their homes due to global warming.
Emphasizing collective responsibility.
지구 온난화 문제를 해결하기 위해 모두 노력해야 합니다.
Everyone must strive to solve the global warming problem.
Discussing scientific findings.
최근 연구에 따르면 지구 온난화가 예상보다 빠르게 진행되고 있대요.
According to recent research, global warming is progressing faster than expected.
Cultural Context
'지구 온난화' is a frequently discussed topic in South Korea, especially as the country experiences more extreme weather events, such as longer, hotter summers and unusual heavy rains. There's growing public awareness, driven by media reports and educational campaigns, about the environmental impact and the need for sustainable practices. While individual efforts like waste separation are common, there's also a national discourse on renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions, reflecting a global concern that resonates locally.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
지구 온난화 문제
global warming problem
지구 온난화의 영향
impact of global warming
지구 온난화를 막다
to prevent global warming
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기후 변화
gihu byeonhwa
climate change
환경 오염
hwangyeong oyeom
environmental pollution
탄소 배출
tanso baechul
carbon emissions
친환경
chinhwangyeong
eco-friendly
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