Korean Dictionary
How to say "Snowfall" in Korean
“Snowfall” in Korean is 강설량 (pronounced "Gangseollyang").
강설량
Gangseollyang
Usage & Context
강설량 refers to the amount of snowfall measured during a given period. Heavy snowfall in Korean cities can disrupt transportation and daily routines. Gangwon Province in the mountains receives some of the highest 강설량 in Korea making it ideal for ski resorts.
Example Sentence
강원도는 강설량이 많아서 스키장이 발달해 있어요.
Gangwon Province has heavy snowfall so ski resorts are well developed.
How to use 강설량 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Snowfall” is 강설량, romanized as Gangseollyang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
강설량 (Gangseollyang) is pronounced 'gahng-sul-lyahng.' 'Gang' rhymes with 'sang,' 'seol' sounds like 'sole,' and 'lyang' is like 'lyang' in 'million' but with a distinct 'l' sound followed by 'yahng.' The 'ㄹㄹ' (ll) creates a strong double 'l' sound.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the impact of weather on winter sports businesses.
올해는 강설량이 적어서 스키장들이 걱정이에요.
This year, the snowfall is low, so ski resorts are worried.
Reporting on heavy snowfall after a winter storm.
어제 밤새 강설량이 20cm가 넘었다고 해요.
They say the snowfall exceeded 20cm overnight.
Recommending a place for winter tourism.
이 지역은 겨울에 강설량이 많아 눈 구경하기 좋아요.
This area has a lot of snowfall in winter, so it's good for seeing snow.
Cultural Context
강설량 is a crucial term in Korea, especially for regions like Gangwon Province, which is famous for its ski resorts and winter festivals. Heavy snowfall can bring both joy (for winter sports enthusiasts) and significant challenges (traffic disruptions, power outages) to daily life. News reports frequently mention 강설량 during winter, and for city dwellers, a significant amount can mean a 'snow day' or at least a very difficult commute.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
많은 강설량
Heavy snowfall
강설량 기록
Snowfall record
강설량 예보
Snowfall forecast
Related Expressions
적설량
Jeokseollyang
Snow accumulation (depth of snow on the ground)
폭설
Pokseol
Heavy snowfall, blizzard
눈
Nun
Snow
강수량
Gangsuryang
Precipitation (general term for rain/snow amount)
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