Korean Dictionary
How to say "Snowstorm" in Korean
“Snowstorm” in Korean is 폭설 (pronounced "pokseol").
폭설
pokseol
Usage & Context
Heavy snowfall with significant accumulation. Snowstorms in Korea can disrupt transportation and daily activities. Schools and businesses may close during severe snowstorms.
Example Sentence
폭설로 인해 학교가 휴교했어요.
School was closed due to the snowstorm.
How to use 폭설 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Snowstorm” is 폭설, romanized as pokseol.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'pok', sounds like 'poke' without the 'e' or 'pock' as in 'pockmark'. The second syllable, 'seol', sounds like 'sole' or 'soul'. The stress is fairly even, but 'pok' might have a slight emphasis.
More Example Sentences
At the airport, informing someone about travel disruption.
폭설 때문에 비행기가 지연됐어요.
The flight was delayed due to the heavy snow.
A morning warning from a parent or news report.
어젯밤 폭설로 길이 미끄러우니 조심하세요.
The roads are slippery due to last night's heavy snow, so be careful.
Complaining about winter weather to a friend.
이번 겨울은 폭설이 자주 와서 눈 치우느라 힘들었어요.
This winter, we had heavy snow often, so it was hard to clear it.
Cultural Context
Korea experiences significant snowfall, especially in mountainous regions and the eastern coast. News reports often show dramatic scenes of cars stuck and people shoveling snow. While K-dramas sometimes feature romantic scenes in heavy snow, in reality, it often means transportation chaos and cold, leading to school closures and disrupted daily life.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
폭설이 내리다
Heavy snow falls
폭설 피해
Damage from heavy snow
폭설 경보
Heavy snow warning
Related Expressions
눈
nun
snow
함박눈
hambaknun
large snowflakes
대설주의보
daeseoljuuibo
heavy snow advisory
눈보라
nunbora
blizzard (more about strong winds with snow)
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