Korean Dictionary
How to say "Temperature" in Korean
“Temperature” in Korean is 온도 (pronounced "ondo").
온도
ondo
Usage & Context
The measure of heat in the environment. Koreans frequently discuss temperature in weather conversations. Temperature affects daily activities and clothing choices.
Example Sentence
오늘 온도가 몇 도예요?
What is the temperature today?
How to use 온도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Temperature” is 온도, romanized as ondo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 온도.
Pronunciation Guide
The 'on' sounds like 'ohn' in 'on'. The 'do' sounds like 'doh' in 'dough'. Put it together: 'ohn-doh'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the daily weather forecast.
오늘 최고 온도는 25도래요.
They say today's high temperature is 25 degrees.
A personal complaint about water temperature.
물 온도가 너무 뜨거워서 샤워하기 힘들어요.
The water temperature is too hot, so it's hard to shower.
Adjusting appliance settings for optimal use.
냉장고 온도를 좀 더 낮춰야겠어요.
I should lower the refrigerator temperature a bit more.
Cultural Context
'온도' is a very common topic in daily Korean conversations, especially regarding weather and comfort. Koreans frequently check and discuss the temperature, often using Celsius. The concept of '체감 온도' (chegam ondo - 'sensory temperature' or 'feels like' temperature) is also widely used, acknowledging that wind or humidity can make the actual temperature feel much colder or hotter. Discussions about '적정 온도' (jeokjeong ondo - optimal/appropriate temperature) for indoor heating/cooling are common, reflecting energy conservation efforts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 온도 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
온도가 높다
temperature is high
온도가 낮다
temperature is low
온도 조절
temperature control
Related Expressions
기온
gion
air temperature
체감 온도
chegam ondo
'feels like' temperature
습도
seupdo
humidity
도
do
degree (unit of temperature)
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