Korean Dictionary
How to say "Typhoon" in Korean
“Typhoon” in Korean is 태풍 (pronounced "Taepung").
태풍
Taepung
Usage & Context
Tropical cyclones that affect Korea, typically in late summer (August-September). Korea experiences several typhoons annually, with some causing significant damage. 태풍 경보 (typhoon warning) leads to school and business closures. Major typhoons like Rusa (2002) and Maemi (2003) left lasting impacts.
Example Sentence
태풍이 오고 있어요. 외출을 자제하세요.
A typhoon is coming. Please refrain from going out.
How to use 태풍 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Typhoon” is 태풍, romanized as Taepung.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Two syllables: 'tae-pung.' 'Tae' sounds like 'tay' in 'stay' and 'pung' rhymes with 'poong' (not 'pung' as in English). Together: 'TAY-poong.'
More Example Sentences
Calling a friend from the airport
태풍 때문에 비행기가 결항됐어요.
The flight got canceled because of the typhoon.
News report narration
태풍이 지나가면서 많은 피해를 남겼어요.
The typhoon left a lot of damage as it passed through.
Advising a foreign friend new to Korea
태풍 올 때는 집에 있는 게 안전해요.
When a typhoon comes, it's safest to stay home.
Cultural Context
Korea typically sees several typhoons each year between July and September, and the Korea Meteorological Administration uses international names cycled from a regional list (recent ones include 카눈 and 힌남노). Each typhoon gets a serial number too, like 태풍 제6호, that's quoted on the news. When a typhoon warning 태풍 경보 is issued, schools close, construction sites halt, and Koreans are told to tape up windows with 엑스자 (X-shape) masking tape.
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Common Phrases
태풍이 오고 있어요.
A typhoon is coming.
태풍 조심하세요.
Be careful of the typhoon.
태풍이 지나갔어요.
The typhoon has passed.
Related Expressions
태풍경보
taepunggyeongbo
Typhoon warning
폭우
pogu
Torrential rain
강풍
gangpung
Strong wind
호우주의보
houjuuibo
Heavy rain advisory
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