Korean Conversation · Level 182
15 words
Korean word
습기
Pronunciation
Romanizationseupkki
Meaning
- nounmoisture
Example
창문을 열어 습기를 빼자.chang mu neul yeo reo seup kki reul ppae ja
Let's open the window to let out the moisture.
More examples
샤워 후 욕실에 습기가 가득 차서 거울에 김이 섰어요.sya wo hu yok ssi re seup kki ga ka deuk cha seo keo u re ki mi seo sseo yo
After the shower, the bathroom filled with moisture, and the mirror fogged up.
Core concept
Dampness that lingers in the air or clings to a surface, often making a room or object feel wet.
Common phrases
습기 제거seup kki che geo
moisture removal
습기를 빼다seup kki reul ppae da
remove moisture
Similar words
습도seuptto: A percentage shows how much water vapor the air contains.
물기mulgi: A thin layer of water remains on a surface and can be wiped away.
축축함chukchukam: Slight wetness leaves fabric or ground feeling clammy.
눅눅함nungnukam: Dampness that lasts can leave things feeling clammy and smelling musty.
Definition in Korean
공기 중이나 물건 표면에 존재하는 수분을 가리키는 명사.kong gi chung i na mul geon pyo myeo ne chon jae ha neun su bu neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa
Word origin
The Sino-Korean formation 습기 (seupkki, "moisture") joins 습 (seup, "dampness") with 기 (kki, "air"), creating a word for damp moisture present in air or on a surface.
Usage tips
- A useful English contrast is that humidity usually suggests the general moisture level of the air, while this word can refer to moisture remaining in one specific place or object.