Korean word

여름철

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeoreumcheol

Meaning

  • nounsummer

Example

한국은 여름철에 습하고 더워요.han gu geun yeo reum cheo re seu pa go teo wo yo

Korea is humid and hot in summer.

Illustration for 여름철 (summer)

More examples

여름철에는 물을 자주 마셔요.yeo reum cheo re neun mu reul cha ju ma syeo yo

In summer, I drink water often.

Core concept

The part of the year when temperatures and humidity are high and the weather feels hot.

Common phrases

  • 여름철에는yeo reum cheo re neun

    in summer

  • 여름철 장마yeo reum cheol chang ma

    summer rainy season

  • 여름철 더위yeo reum cheol teo wi

    summer heat

Similar words

여름yeoreum: The season each year when temperatures rise and daylight lasts longer.
더위teowi: The heat itself or the uncomfortable condition caused by hot weather.
한여름hanyeoreum: The middle of summer, when the weather is usually at its hottest.

Definition in Korean

여름철은 한 해 가운데 기온과 습도가 높아 더운 시기를 이르는 명사이다.yeo reum cheo reun han hae ka un de ki on gwa seup tto ga no pa teo un si gi reul i reu neun myeong sa i da

Word origin

The word combines the native Korean term for summer with a term meaning a season or period, so it literally identifies the summer period.

Usage tips

  • This noun focuses on the whole seasonal period, so it is useful when discussing weather, air conditioning, drinks, or clothing for hot weather rather than one hot day.

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