Korean Dictionary
How to say "Slippery Road" in Korean
“Slippery Road” in Korean is 빙판길 (pronounced "Bingpangil").
빙판길
Bingpangil
Usage & Context
빙판길 refers to icy or frozen road surfaces that are hazardous in Korean winters. Weather alerts about 빙판길 are common during cold snaps and after freezing rain. Koreans are cautious about 빙판길 especially early mornings when black ice forms overnight.
Example Sentence
빙판길에서 넘어지지 않도록 조심하세요.
Be careful not to slip on the icy road.
How to use 빙판길 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Slippery Road” is 빙판길, romanized as Bingpangil.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
빙 (Bing) sounds like 'bing' in 'bingo'. 판 (Pan) is like 'pan' in 'frying pan'. 길 (Gil) is pronounced like 'gill' in 'gill of a fish'. Put it together: 'Bing-pan-gill'.
More Example Sentences
Describing hazardous winter morning conditions.
밤새 눈이 와서 아침에 빙판길이 되었어요.
It snowed all night, so the road became icy this morning.
Warning about the dangers of winter driving.
빙판길 운전은 정말 위험하니까 조심해야 해요.
Driving on icy roads is really dangerous, so you have to be careful.
Giving advice to vulnerable groups during winter.
어르신들은 빙판길에서 특히 조심하셔야 해요.
The elderly should be especially careful on icy roads.
Cultural Context
빙판길 (Bingpangil) refers to icy or frozen road surfaces, a common and dangerous occurrence during Korean winters. Weather alerts frequently warn about 빙판길, especially during cold snaps and after freezing rain. Koreans are particularly cautious about 'black ice' (블랙 아이스) which forms overnight and is hard to see, leading to many accidents. Winter tires or chains are often recommended for safe driving.
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Common Phrases
빙판길 조심
Be careful on icy roads
빙판길 사고
Icy road accident
빙판길 운전
Driving on icy roads
Related Expressions
블랙 아이스
Beullaek aiseu
Black ice
눈길
Nun-gil
Snowy road
미끄럼 주의
Mikkeureom juyi
Caution: Slippery
결빙
Gyeolbing
Freezing, icing (often in weather reports)
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