Korean Dictionary
How to say "Up in the Air" in Korean
“Up in the Air” in Korean is 불확실하다 (pronounced "Bulhwaksilhada").
불확실하다
Bulhwaksilhada
Usage & Context
Something being up in the air means it is uncertain or undecided. This concept is expressed frequently in Korean in contexts of planning and uncertainty.
Example Sentence
아직 계획이 불확실해요.
The plan is still up in the air.
How to use 불확실하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Up in the Air” is 불확실하다, romanized as Bulhwaksilhada.
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 불확실하다.
Pronunciation Guide
The word is 'Bul-hwak-sil-ha-da'. 'Bul' sounds like 'bull', 'hwak' like 'hwack' (as in 'whack'), 'sil' like 'sill', 'ha' like 'hah', and 'da' like 'dah'. The pronunciation is generally even across syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
불확실하십니다 / 불확실하세요
Bulhwaksilhasipnida / Bulhwaksilhaseyo
Polite forms of the adjective '불확실하다'.
Casual (반말)
불확실해
Bulhwaksilhae
Casual form of the adjective '불확실하다'.
More Example Sentences
Communicating an uncertain schedule in an office setting.
다음 주 회의 일정은 아직 불확실해요.
Next week's meeting schedule is still up in the air.
Explaining a delay in personal travel arrangements.
여행 계획이 불확실해서 호텔 예약을 못 하고 있어요.
My travel plans are up in the air, so I can't book a hotel.
Offering comforting advice to someone anxious about the future.
미래가 불확실해도 너무 걱정하지 마세요.
Even if the future is uncertain, don't worry too much.
Cultural Context
The concept of uncertainty, '불확실하다,' is often discussed in Korean society, especially regarding career paths, economic outlooks, and future plans. While it's a universal feeling, Koreans often express it with a sense of resignation or a call for patience. In K-dramas, characters frequently face '불확실한 미래' (uncertain future), which adds to their struggles and character development. It's common to hear people say '어떻게 될지 모르겠다' (I don't know how it will turn out) when plans are up in the air.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
모든 게 불확실해.
Everything is up in the air.
계획이 아직 불확실해요.
The plan is still up in the air.
미래가 불확실하다.
The future is uncertain.
Related Expressions
미정이다
Mijeongida
To be undecided/unsettled
모호하다
Mohohada
To be vague/ambiguous
확실하다
Hwaksilhada
To be certain/sure (antonym)
명확하다
Myeonghwakhada
To be clear/definite (antonym)
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