Korean Dictionary
How to say "Humidity Level" in Korean
“Humidity Level” in Korean is 습도 (pronounced "seupdo").
습도
seupdo
Usage & Context
The amount of moisture in the air. Humidity levels affect comfort and health in Korea. High humidity is common during summer and rainy season.
Example Sentence
습도가 높으면 불쾌해요.
It is uncomfortable when humidity is high.
How to use 습도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Humidity Level” is 습도, romanized as seupdo.
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Pronunciation Guide
습도 (seupdo) is pronounced 'seup' like 'sup' with a soft, unreleased 'p' sound at the end, followed by 'doe' as in 'doe a deer'. The 'eu' vowel is similar to the 'u' in 'put'.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about the summer weather.
장마철이라 습도가 너무 높아서 끈적거려요.
It's the rainy season, so the humidity is so high it feels sticky.
Discussing seasonal skin issues with a friend.
겨울에는 습도가 낮아서 피부가 건조해져요.
In winter, the humidity is low, so my skin gets dry.
Planning to improve indoor comfort at home.
가습기를 틀어서 실내 습도를 좀 높여야겠어요.
I should turn on the humidifier to raise the indoor humidity a bit.
Cultural Context
Humidity is a significant factor in Korean weather, especially during the summer monsoon season (장마철, jangmacheol). High humidity makes the heat feel more oppressive, leading many to use dehumidifiers (제습기, jeseupgi) or air conditioners (에어컨, eeokeon) frequently. Conversely, winters can be very dry, prompting the widespread use of humidifiers (가습기, gaseupgi) to prevent dry skin and respiratory issues.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
습도가 높다
Humidity is high.
습도가 낮다
Humidity is low.
불쾌지수
discomfort index (often related to humidity)
Related Expressions
건조하다
geonjohada
to be dry
장마철
jangmacheol
rainy season / monsoon season
제습기
jeseupgi
dehumidifier
가습기
gaseupgi
humidifier
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