How do you say "drizzle" in Korean?

이슬비

iseulbi

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "drizzle" is 이슬비 (iseulbi).

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Pronunciation

Break "iseulbi" into its syllables and read them at a steady pace, keeping the vowels short until the last one, which trails off softly.

Writing and usage

이슬비 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

아침 내내 가벼운 이슬비가 내렸다.

achim naenae gabyeoun iseulbiga naeryeotda.

A light drizzle fell all morning.

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How to remember 이슬비

Link the sound of "iseulbi" to any English word it faintly echoes, then picture a drizzle standing next to it.

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Questions about 이슬비

How do you pronounce 이슬비?

Break "iseulbi" into its syllables and read them at a steady pace, keeping the vowels short until the last one, which trails off softly.

Is 이슬비 formal or casual?

이슬비 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 이슬비 written in Korean?

이슬비 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as iseulbi.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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