Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wind Speed" in Korean
“Wind Speed” in Korean is 풍속 (pronounced "pungsok").
풍속
pungsok
Usage & Context
The measure of how fast wind is blowing. Wind speed is important for weather forecasts and safety warnings. High wind speed can be dangerous.
Example Sentence
풍속이 빨라서 위험해요.
It is dangerous because the wind speed is high.
How to use 풍속 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wind Speed” is 풍속, romanized as pungsok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
풍속 (pungsok) is pronounced 'poong' like the 'oo' in 'moon' with an 'ng' sound, followed by 'sock' as in 'sock it to me'.
More Example Sentences
Watching a news report during typhoon season.
태풍이 오고 있어서 풍속이 점점 빨라지고 있어요.
A typhoon is coming, so the wind speed is getting faster and faster.
Planning an outdoor activity with children.
오늘은 풍속이 약해서 연 날리기 좋아요.
Today the wind speed is low, so it's good for flying a kite.
Explaining a travel delay at a port.
풍속이 너무 강해서 배가 출항할 수 없대요.
They say the wind speed is too strong for the ship to depart.
Cultural Context
While not a daily topic like air quality, wind speed becomes crucial during typhoon seasons (태풍, taepung) or strong wind (강풍, gangpung) warnings. Coastal areas and islands, like Jeju, pay close attention to wind conditions for travel safety and outdoor activities. It's also relevant for sports like paragliding or sailing.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
풍속이 빠르다
Wind speed is fast/high.
풍속이 약하다
Wind speed is weak/low.
순간 풍속
instantaneous wind speed (gust)
Related Expressions
바람
baram
wind
강풍
gangpung
strong wind
태풍
taepung
typhoon
돌풍
dolpung
gust of wind
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