Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wind Gust" in Korean
“Wind Gust” in Korean is 돌풍 (pronounced "Dolpung").
돌풍
Dolpung
Usage & Context
돌풍 (sudden gust of wind) can be dangerous in Korea especially on mountain trails and coastal areas. Weather warnings for 돌풍 are issued during typhoons and strong cold fronts. The word is also used metaphorically to describe someone or something that appears suddenly with great force.
Example Sentence
갑자기 돌풍이 불어서 우산이 뒤집혔어요.
A sudden gust of wind turned my umbrella inside out.
How to use 돌풍 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wind Gust” is 돌풍, romanized as Dolpung.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
돌 (dol) sounds like "dohl" as in "doll." 풍 (pung) sounds like "poong" as in "moon," but with a 'p' sound. Together, it's "Dohl-poong." The 'l' in 'dol' is a light 'l' sound.
More Example Sentences
Reporting a weather-related incident to a neighbor.
갑작스러운 돌풍에 나무가 쓰러졌어요.
A sudden gust of wind knocked down the tree.
Discussing a new, impactful celebrity.
그 신인 가수는 가요계에 돌풍을 일으켰다.
That rookie singer caused a sensation (lit. a gust of wind) in the music industry.
Giving safety advice for mountain climbing.
산행 중 돌풍을 만나면 조심해야 해요.
You need to be careful if you encounter a strong gust of wind while hiking.
Cultural Context
돌풍 is a common term in Korean weather forecasts, especially during typhoon season or when strong cold fronts bring sudden, powerful winds. Beyond literal weather, it's frequently used metaphorically in Korean media and daily conversation to describe a sudden, powerful, and often disruptive or impactful phenomenon, such as a new trend, a rising star, or an unexpected event that creates a 'whirlwind' effect.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
돌풍이 불다.
A gust of wind blows.
돌풍을 일으키다.
To cause a sensation/stir.
돌풍주의보.
Gust advisory/warning.
Related Expressions
강풍
gangpung
strong wind
바람
baram
wind
태풍
taepung
typhoon
회오리바람
hoeoribaram
whirlwind
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