English–Korean
“flood” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationhongsu
Example
큰 비 때문에 홍수가 났어요.keun pi ttae mu ne hong su ga na sseo yo
There was a flood because of the heavy rain.
How to say “flood” in Korean
“Flood” in Korean is 홍수 (hongsu).
A large overflow of water spreads across places that should normally stay dry.
Example sentences with 홍수
뉴스에서 홍수 경보를 알렸어요.nyu seu e seo hong su kyeong bo reul al lyeo sseo yo
The news reported a flood warning.
Tips for using 홍수
- This noun is useful for reports about weather and damage, where the following details show which places or structures the water affected.