Korean Dictionary

How to say “Frost” in Korean

서리

Seori

IntermediateNature

Usage & Context

Ice crystals forming on surfaces when temperature drops below freezing. 서리가 내리다 (frost falls). 서리맞다 (to be hit by frost) is also used figuratively to mean being scolded. Late autumn marks the first frost (첫서리), signaling the transition to winter. This affects agriculture and outdoor activities.

Example Sentence

아침에 서리가 내려서 차 유리창이 얼었어요.

Frost fell in the morning and the car windshield froze.

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