Korean Dictionary
How to say "Summer Heat" in Korean
“Summer Heat” in Korean is 여름 더위 (pronounced "yeoreum deowi").
여름 더위
yeoreum deowi
Usage & Context
The hot weather conditions during summer in Korea. Summer heat is intense and humid, often exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. People use air conditioning extensively.
Example Sentence
여름 더위가 심해요.
The summer heat is intense.
How to use 여름 더위 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Summer Heat” is 여름 더위, romanized as yeoreum deowi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 여름 (yeoreum), 'yeo' sounds like 'yo' in 'yogurt' but with a slightly more open 'o'. 'reum' is like 'room' but with a light 'r' sound, similar to the 'r' in 'very'. For 더위 (deowi), 'deo' is like 'duh' but with a rounder 'o', and 'wi' is like 'wee' in 'week'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about a sleepless night due to heat.
여름 더위 때문에 잠을 못 잤어요.
I couldn't sleep because of the summer heat.
Discussing the upcoming summer weather forecast.
올해 여름 더위는 유난히 길 것 같아요.
This year's summer heat seems like it will be unusually long.
Suggesting an outing to escape the heat.
여름 더위를 식히러 계곡에 갈까요?
Shall we go to the valley to cool off from the summer heat?
Cultural Context
Korean summers are notoriously hot and humid, often described as '찜통 더위' (jjimtong deowi - steamer heat). People frequently use air conditioners, portable fans, and enjoy cold foods like naengmyeon (cold noodles) or patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans) to cope. You'll often hear people greeting each other with '더위 조심하세요!' (Deowi josimhaseyo! - Please be careful of the heat!) during this season.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
여름 더위 조심하세요.
Please be careful of the summer heat.
여름 더위가 한풀 꺾였어요.
The summer heat has subsided a bit.
여름 더위를 피하다.
To avoid the summer heat.
Related Expressions
찜통 더위
jjimtong deowi
Steamer heat (very humid and hot)
폭염
pogyeom
Heatwave
열대야
yeoldaeya
Tropical night (night where temperature doesn't drop below 25°C)
무더위
mudeowi
Sweltering heat
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