Korean word

홍수

Pronunciation

Romanizationhongsu

Meaning

  • nounflood

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.

Illustration for 홍수 (flood)

More examples

뉴스에서 홍수 경보를 알렸어요.nyu seu e seo hong su kyeong bo reul al lyeo sseo yo

The news reported a flood warning.

Core concept

A large overflow of water spreads across places that should normally stay dry.

Common phrases

  • 홍수가 나다hong su ga na da

    flood event

  • 홍수 피해hong su pi hae

    flood damage

  • 홍수 경보hong su kyeong bo

    flood warning

Similar words

침수chimsu: The inside of a building, vehicle, basement, or other space becomes filled with water.
수해suhae: Damage to property and everyday living caused by floods, high tides, or related water disasters.
범람peomnam: A river or reservoir spills over its edge and sends water into the surrounding area.

Definition in Korean

많은 비나 강물로 물이 넘쳐서 땅이나 건물 등이 물에 잠기는 상태ma neun pi na kang mul lo mu ri neom cheo seo ttang i na keon mul teung i mu re cham gi neun sang tae

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean formation combining the ideas of overflowing water and water itself.

Usage tips

  • This noun is useful for reports about weather and damage, where the following details show which places or structures the water affected.

Opposites

Related words

  • 홍수기hongsugiflood seasonnoun
  • 홍수경보hongsugyeongboflood warningnoun
  • 홍수량hongsuryangfloodwater volumenoun

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