Korean Dictionary
How to say "Snow Day" in Korean
“Snow Day” in Korean is 눈 오는 날 (pronounced "nun oneun nal").
눈 오는 날
nun oneun nal
Usage & Context
A snow day is when school is cancelled due to heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions. Snow days are rare and exciting for students. They provide unexpected breaks from school routines.
Example Sentence
눈이 많이 와서 학교가 쉬었어요.
School was closed because of heavy snow.
How to use 눈 오는 날 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Snow Day” is 눈 오는 날, romanized as nun oneun nal.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
눈 (nun) sounds like 'noon' (as in midday). 오는 (oneun) sounds like 'OH-neun', with 'oh' as in 'oh dear' and 'neun' like 'nun' in 'nuns'. 날 (nal) sounds like 'NAHL', similar to 'nal' in 'nalgene'. Put it together: 'NOON OH-neun NAHL'.
More Example Sentences
An excited student sharing news about a school closure.
내일 눈 오는 날이라서 학교 안 간대!
They say tomorrow is a snow day, so no school!
Someone enjoying the cozy aspects of a snow day.
눈 오는 날에는 따뜻한 코코아 마시는 게 최고지.
On a snow day, drinking warm cocoa is the best.
Someone reminiscing about childhood memories.
어릴 때 눈 오는 날이면 친구들이랑 눈싸움 많이 했어요.
When I was little, on snow days, I used to have a lot of snowball fights with friends.
Cultural Context
While '눈 오는 날' (nun oneun nal) literally means 'snowy day' and is understood as a snow day, actual school cancellations due to snow are usually announced as '휴교' (hyugyo, school closure) or '등교 시간 조정' (deunggyo sigan jojeong, adjusted school start time). True, full 'snow days' are less common in major Korean cities due to efficient snow removal, but they are a rare and exciting treat for students when they do happen, often leading to outdoor play.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
눈 오는 날 학교가 쉬다
school is closed on a snow day
눈 오는 날 풍경
snow day scenery
눈 오는 날 데이트
snow day date (romantic outing)
Related Expressions
휴교
hyugyo
school closure
폭설
pokseol
heavy snowfall
눈싸움
nunssaum
snowball fight
눈사람
nunsaram
snowman
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