Korean Conversation · Level 46
15 words
Korean word
춥다
Pronunciation
Romanizationchuptta
Meaning
- adjectivecold
Example
밖이 춥네요.pa kki chum ne yo
It's cold outside.
More examples
아침에 일어나면 몸이 춥다.a chi me i reo na myeon mo mi chup tta
When I wake up in the morning, I feel cold.
Core concept
Cold air makes the body shrink inward while it looks for warmth.
Common phrases
날씨가 춥다nal ssi ga chup tta
cold weather
몸이 춥다mo mi chup tta
feel cold
Similar words
쌀쌀하다ssalssalhada: A light outdoor chill cools the skin without causing strong shivering.
서늘하다seoneulhada: Air in a room or shady place feels mildly cool.
차갑다chagaptta: An object or drink feels cold when touched.
시리다sirida: Cold hands, feet, or skin can feel sharply painful or tingly.
Definition in Korean
체감 온도가 낮아 몸이 움츠러들고 따뜻함을 원하게 되는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.che gam on do ga na ja mo mi um cheu reo deul go tta tteu ta meul won ha ge toe neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The word is an old native Korean adjective rather than a Sino-Korean term, so its form does not come from Chinese characters.
Usage tips
- This word is useful for simple weather talk because it describes how cold conditions feel, not just a number on a thermometer.