Korean Dictionary
How to say "Weather Alert" in Korean
“Weather Alert” in Korean is 날씨 경보 (pronounced "nalssi gyeongbo").
날씨 경보
nalssi gyeongbo
Usage & Context
A warning issued for severe weather conditions. Weather alerts are important for public safety in Korea. Alerts are sent via mobile phones and broadcast media.
Example Sentence
날씨 경보가 발령되었어요.
A weather alert has been issued.
How to use 날씨 경보 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Weather Alert” is 날씨 경보, romanized as nalssi gyeongbo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 날씨 (nalssi), sounds like 'nahl-ssee'. 'Nal' rhymes with 'pal' and 'ssi' is like 'see' but with a tense, double 's' sound. The second part, 경보 (gyeongbo), sounds like 'gyung-boh'. 'Gyung' is like 'kyung' in 'Kyung-bok-gung', and 'bo' is like 'boh' in 'bow' (as in bow and arrow). Put it together as 'nahl-ssee-gyung-boh'.
More Example Sentences
Reporting on the impact of a severe weather alert on daily life.
폭설 날씨 경보가 내려져서 학교가 휴교했어요.
School was closed because a heavy snow weather alert was issued.
Discussing an impending severe weather event.
태풍 때문에 날씨 경보가 발령될 예정이라고 해요.
They say a weather alert is expected to be issued due to the typhoon.
A person reacting to a mobile weather warning.
휴대폰으로 날씨 경보 문자가 왔어요. 조심해야겠어요.
I received a weather alert text message on my phone. I should be careful.
Cultural Context
Weather alerts ('날씨 경보') are taken very seriously in Korea. For severe conditions like typhoons ('태풍'), heavy rain ('호우'), heavy snow ('대설'), or even extreme fine dust ('미세먼지'), the government issues emergency text messages ('재난문자') directly to all mobile phones in affected areas. These alerts can be quite loud and startling, often including specific safety instructions. They are a crucial part of public safety and disaster preparedness.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
날씨 경보가 발령되다
A weather alert is issued
날씨 경보를 내리다
To issue a weather alert
날씨 경보 문자
Weather alert text message
Related Expressions
재난문자
jaenanmunja
Disaster text message (often includes weather alerts)
특보
teukbo
Special weather report/alert (broader term)
주의보
juuibo
Advisory/Watch (less severe than 경보)
경보
gyeongbo
Warning/Alert (the core meaning)
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