Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wind" in Korean
“Wind” in Korean is 바람 (pronounced "Baram").
바람
Baram
Usage & Context
Air movement. 바람이 불다 (the wind blows). 바람 is also used metaphorically — 바람 피우다 (to cheat on a partner, literally 'to play the wind'). Jeju Island (제주도) is known as 삼다도 (island of three abundances) — wind (바람), women (여자), and rocks (돌) — among other characteristics.
Example Sentence
오늘 바람이 많이 불어서 춥게 느껴져요.
Today feels cold because the wind is blowing a lot.
How to use 바람 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wind” is 바람, romanized as Baram.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Ba,' sounds like the 'ba' in 'banana.' The second syllable, 'ram,' sounds like 'rahm' (as in 'brahma') but with a softer 'r' sound, almost like a quick 'd' between vowels. The stress is on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Enjoying pleasant weather.
시원한 바람이 불어서 기분이 좋아요.
A cool wind is blowing, making me feel good.
Noticing the weather from indoors.
창문 밖으로 바람 소리가 들려요.
I can hear the sound of the wind outside the window.
Describing a windy and inconvenient situation.
바람이 너무 세게 불어서 우산이 뒤집혔어요.
The wind was blowing so strongly that my umbrella turned inside out.
Cultural Context
바람 is a very versatile word in Korean, extending beyond its literal meaning of 'wind.' It's famously used in the idiom 바람 피우다 (baram piuuda), meaning 'to cheat' or 'have an affair,' literally 'to play the wind.' It can also mean 'a wish' or 'hope' in certain contexts, like '소원' (sowon) or '바람' (baram). Jeju Island's identity as 삼다도 (Samdado - island of three abundances) highlights 바람 as a defining natural element, often strong and ever-present, shaping the island's unique culture and landscape.
Editorial note
We review entries like 바람 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
바람 쐬러 가다
To go get some fresh air
바람을 맞다
To be exposed to the wind
바람이 시원하다
The wind is cool
Related Expressions
강풍
gangpung
Strong wind, gale
미풍
mipung
Gentle breeze
회오리바람
hoeoribaram
Whirlwind, tornado
바람이 불다
barami bulda
The wind blows
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