English–Korean
“chilly” in Korean
How to say “chilly” in Korean
“Chilly” in Korean is 서늘하다 (seoneulhada).
A light, sharp coolness that can make the air or mood feel faintly unsettling.
Example sentences with 서늘하다
밤바람이 불자 호수 주변이 서늘해서 사람들은 옷깃을 여몄다.pam ba ra mi pul ja ho su chu byeo ni seo neul hae seo sa ram deu reun ot kki seul yeo myeot tta
As the night wind blew, the area around the lake became chilly, so people pulled their collars closed.
Tips for using 서늘하다
- In TOPIK passages, clues about morning air, a room, or an atmosphere can show whether the word describes physical coolness or an unsettling feeling.
Other Korean words for “chilly”
오늘 아침 공기가 쌀쌀하네요.o neul a chim kong gi ga ssal ssal ha ne yo
The air is chilly this morning.