Korean Dictionary
How to say "Overcast" in Korean
“Overcast” in Korean is 흐린 날씨 (pronounced "heurin nalssi").
흐린 날씨
heurin nalssi
Usage & Context
Describes completely cloudy weather with no sun visible. Overcast days are common in Korea and can feel gloomy. Often precedes rain.
Example Sentence
흐린 날씨에는 기분이 안 좋아요.
I feel down on overcast days.
How to use 흐린 날씨 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Overcast” is 흐린 날씨, romanized as heurin nalssi.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 흐린 날씨.
Pronunciation Guide
흐 (heu) sounds like 'heu' where 'eu' is like the 'u' in 'but' but with lips more spread. 린 (rin) sounds like 'rin' in 'ring' but with a clear 'n' sound. 날 (nal) sounds like 'nal' in 'nal'. 씨 (ssi) sounds like 'see' but with a tense, strong 's' sound, almost like a hiss. The '흐' and '씨' sounds might need practice for English speakers.
More Example Sentences
Describing a mood affected by dull weather.
흐린 날씨 때문에 괜히 마음이 울적해져요.
Because of the overcast weather, my mood just gets gloomy for no reason.
Observing the sky and predicting upcoming rain.
흐린 날씨를 보니 곧 비가 올 것 같아요.
Looking at the overcast weather, it seems like it will rain soon.
Suggesting an ideal indoor activity for gloomy weather.
흐린 날씨에는 실내에서 영화 보는 게 최고죠.
On overcast days, watching a movie indoors is the best.
Cultural Context
'흐린 날씨' is often associated with a slightly melancholic or gloomy mood in Korea, much like in many other cultures. It's a common precursor to rain, especially during the monsoon season (장마철, jangmacheol) when days can be continuously overcast and rainy. Koreans frequently use weather as a conversation starter, and commenting on '흐린 날씨' is a natural way to express a shared feeling or predict upcoming rain, often leading to discussions about indoor plans.
Editorial note
We review entries like 흐린 날씨 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
흐린 날씨가 계속되다
Overcast weather continues
흐린 날씨에도 불구하고
Despite the overcast weather
흐린 날씨에는
On overcast days
Related Expressions
구름 낀 날씨
gureum kkin nalssi
cloudy weather
맑은 날씨
malgeun nalssi
clear weather
비 오는 날씨
bi oneun nalssi
rainy weather
우중충한 날씨
ujungchunghan nalssi
gloomy/dull weather
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