Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sleet" in Korean
“Sleet” in Korean is 진눈깨비 (pronounced "jinunkkaebi").
진눈깨비
jinunkkaebi
Usage & Context
A mixture of rain and snow that falls together. Sleet occurs during transitional weather in Korea and creates slippery conditions. Important for road safety.
Example Sentence
진눈깨비가 내려서 길이 미끄러워요.
The road is slippery because of sleet.
How to use 진눈깨비 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sleet” is 진눈깨비, romanized as jinunkkaebi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
진눈깨비 (jin-nun-kkae-bi): '진' like 'jin' in 'ginger', '눈' like 'noon' in 'afternoon', '깨' is a tense 'k' sound followed by 'ae' like 'a' in 'cat', '비' like 'bee' in 'bee-hive'.
More Example Sentences
Describing hazardous morning commute conditions.
아침에 진눈깨비가 내려서 길이 많이 미끄러웠어요.
Sleet fell this morning, so the roads were very slippery.
Giving advice based on a weather forecast.
일기예보에서 진눈깨비가 온다고 하니 따뜻하게 입으세요.
The forecast says sleet, so dress warmly.
Observing the transition of seasons.
겨울 끝자락에 진눈깨비가 내리는 걸 보니 봄이 오긴 오나 봐요.
Seeing sleet fall at the end of winter, it seems spring is really coming.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '진눈깨비' (sleet) is a common occurrence during the transitional periods of late autumn/early winter and late winter/early spring. Unlike pure snow, which can be picturesque, sleet is generally seen as an unpleasant weather condition due to its slushy nature, which makes roads and sidewalks very slippery and potentially dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. It often signals the lingering cold before spring fully arrives.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
진눈깨비가 내려요.
Sleet is falling.
진눈깨비가 섞여 내리다.
Sleet is falling mixed with rain/snow.
진눈깨비 때문에 길이 미끄러워요.
The road is slippery due to sleet.
Related Expressions
눈
nun
Snow
비
bi
Rain
우박
ubak
Hail
서리
seori
Frost
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