Korean Dictionary

How to say “Heatwave” in Korean

폭염

pognyeom

IntermediateEnvironment

Usage & Context

Heatwaves are periods of extremely hot weather. South Korea has experienced increasingly severe heatwaves in recent years. Korean authorities issue heatwave advisories and open cooling centers during extreme heat.

Example Sentence

올해 폭염이 너무 심해요.

This year heatwave is too severe.

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