Korean Dictionary
How to say “Heat wave” in Korean
폭염
Pognyeom
IntermediateNature
Usage & Context
Extreme hot weather conditions. Korean summers have become increasingly intense with climate change. The government issues 폭염 경보 (heat wave warnings) when temperatures exceed dangerous thresholds. 무더위 (mugdeoui) refers to stifling, oppressive heat. Air conditioning (에어컨) usage spikes dramatically during 폭염.
Example Sentence
올여름 폭염이 심해서 밖에 나가기가 힘들어요.
The heat wave this summer is severe so it's hard to go outside.
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