Korean Dictionary
How to say “Typhoon” in Korean
태풍
Taepung
IntermediateNature
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.
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