Korean Dictionary
How to say "Snow Removal" in Korean
“Snow Removal” in Korean is 제설 작업 (pronounced "Jeseol Jageopp").
제설 작업
Jeseol Jageopp
Usage & Context
제설 작업 refers to snow removal operations carried out by local governments and building managers in Korea after heavy snowfall. Roads roads and sidewalks are cleared using salt and plows. Residents are expected to help clear snow in front of their homes and businesses.
Example Sentence
눈이 많이 온 다음 날 제설 작업이 빠르게 이루어졌어요.
Snow removal was carried out quickly the day after heavy snowfall.
How to use 제설 작업 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Snow Removal” is 제설 작업, romanized as Jeseol Jageopp.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 제 (je), sounds like 'jeh' in 'jet'. 설 (seol) is like 'sul' in 'sultan', but with a softer 's'. 작 (jak) sounds like 'jahk' in 'jack'. The last syllable, 업 (eop), is pronounced like 'eop' in 'pop' but with a clipped 'p' sound at the end. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Reporting on a snowy day's news.
폭설로 인해 제설 작업이 한창입니다.
Due to heavy snow, snow removal operations are in full swing.
Discussing responsibilities in an apartment building.
아파트 단지 내 제설 작업은 관리사무소에서 담당해요.
Snow removal within the apartment complex is handled by the management office.
Community involvement after snowfall.
주민들이 자발적으로 제설 작업에 참여했어요.
Residents voluntarily participated in snow removal efforts.
Cultural Context
In Korea, especially in cities, heavy snowfall can significantly disrupt daily life and traffic. '제설 작업' is a critical public service, with local governments deploying plows and salt trucks. However, there's also a strong societal expectation for citizens to clear snow in front of their own homes and businesses. This collective effort is often highlighted in news reports during winter, emphasizing community responsibility.
Editorial note
We review entries like 제설 작업 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
제설 작업 중
Snow removal in progress
제설 작업에 참여하다
To participate in snow removal
신속한 제설 작업
Rapid snow removal
Related Expressions
제설차
jeseolcha
Snowplow (vehicle)
염화칼슘
yeomhwakalsyum
Calcium chloride (road salt)
눈 치우다
nun chiuda
To clear snow
폭설
pokseol
Heavy snowfall
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