Korean Dictionary
How to say "Heat Index" in Korean
“Heat Index” in Korean is 체감 더위 (pronounced "Chegam Deowi").
체감 더위
Chegam Deowi
Usage & Context
체감 더위 refers to how hot it actually feels taking into account humidity and wind which is especially important during Korean summers. High humidity during monsoon season makes temperatures feel significantly hotter than the thermometer reads. This is frequently discussed in Korean weather forecasts.
Example Sentence
기온은 32도지만 체감 더위는 38도예요.
The temperature is 32 degrees but the heat index feels like 38.
How to use 체감 더위 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Heat Index” is 체감 더위, romanized as Chegam Deowi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
체감 (Chegam) is pronounced 'chay-gam', like 'chay' in 'chai tea' and 'gam' in 'chewing gum'. 더위 (Deowi) sounds like 'daw-wee', with 'daw' as in 'dawn' and 'wee' as in 'wee-wee'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Explaining why the temperature feels hotter than it is.
습도가 높아서 체감 더위가 훨씬 심해요.
Because the humidity is high, the heat index feels much worse.
Issuing a health warning during hot weather.
여름철 체감 더위는 건강에 매우 위험할 수 있어요.
The heat index in summer can be very dangerous for health.
Reporting on a weather alert.
기상청에서 체감 더위 경보를 발령했어요.
The meteorological administration issued a heat index warning.
Cultural Context
체감 더위 (Chegam Deowi) refers to the 'felt' temperature, taking into account factors like humidity and wind, which is crucial during Korea's hot and humid summers, especially during the monsoon season (장마). It's a frequently discussed topic in Korean weather forecasts and news, as the actual temperature can feel significantly higher due to high humidity. This concept is closely related to '열대야' (yeoldaeya), or tropical nights, where the temperature doesn't drop below 25°C, making it difficult to sleep.
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Common Phrases
체감 더위가 높다
The heat index is high
체감 더위 주의
Caution for heat index
체감 더위를 느끼다
To feel the heat index
Related Expressions
습도
Seupdo
Humidity
불쾌지수
Bulkwaejisu
Discomfort index
열대야
Yeoldaeya
Tropical night (sleepless night due to heat)
폭염
Pogyeom
Heatwave
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