Korean Dictionary
How to say "Weather forecast" in Korean
“Weather forecast” in Korean is 일기예보 (pronounced "Ilgiyebo").
일기예보
Ilgiyebo
Usage & Context
Checking tomorrow's weather. Koreans pay close attention to weather forecasts due to Korea's distinct seasons and extremes. 미세먼지 (fine dust/PM2.5) forecasts are equally important, especially in spring and winter when pollution from China can be severe.
Example Sentence
내일 일기예보 봤어요? 비가 온다고 해요.
Did you see tomorrow's weather forecast? They say it will rain.
How to use 일기예보 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Weather forecast” is 일기예보, romanized as Ilgiyebo.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
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 일기예보.
Pronunciation Guide
일 (il) sounds like 'eel'. 기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. 예 (ye) sounds like 'yeh' in 'yeah'. 보 (bo) sounds like 'boh' in 'bow' (as in bow and arrow). Combine them for 'EEL-gee-YEH-boh', with a smooth, even flow.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about the day's weather and preparedness.
오늘 일기예보에 소나기가 있다고 하던데 우산 챙겼어?
The weather forecast said there would be a shower today, did you bring an umbrella?
Giving travel planning advice.
여행 가기 전에 꼭 일기예보를 확인해야 해요.
You must check the weather forecast before going on a trip.
Discussing current environmental concerns in Korea.
요즘 미세먼지 일기예보가 더 중요해진 것 같아요.
These days, the fine dust weather forecast seems to have become more important.
Cultural Context
Koreans pay close attention to the weather forecast, especially due to distinct four seasons and the increasing concern over 미세먼지 (fine dust). News channels often dedicate significant time to detailed weather reports, including specific regional forecasts and air quality updates. It's common for people to check the forecast daily to plan their outfits and activities, particularly during spring and winter when fine dust levels can be high.
Editorial note
We review entries like 일기예보 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
일기예보를 보다
To watch/check the weather forecast
내일 일기예보
Tomorrow's weather forecast
주말 일기예보
Weekend weather forecast
Related Expressions
날씨
nalssi
Weather
기상청
gisangcheong
Meteorological Administration
미세먼지
misemeonji
Fine dust
예보하다
yebohada
To forecast (verb)
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