도
do[to̞(ː)]
In Korean, the word for "degrees" is 도 (do).
도 is a unit of measurement used to denote temperature or angles.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is do.
Did you know?
- When talking about alcohol content, Koreans use 도 to describe the percentage of alcohol by volume in a drink.
- In a philosophical context, the word 도 (from the Hanja 道) refers to the 'Way' or the fundamental principles of the universe, a concept central to Eastern thought.
- While 도 means 'degree' in temperature, the same sound is also used as a particle meaning 'also' or 'too'.
Examples in context
- 섭씨 25도25 degrees CelsiusThis example shows how to express 25 degrees Celsius using 도.
- 45도 각도An angle of 45 degreesThis example shows how to refer to an angle of 45 degrees using 도.
- 오늘 온도는 30도입니다.Today's temperature is 30 degrees.
- 날씨가 10도 정도 내려갈 것 같아요.The weather is expected to drop by around 10 degrees.
- 삼각형 ABC의 각도는 60도입니다.The angle of triangle ABC is 60 degrees.
- 이 경사는 45도로 꺾입니다.This slope bends at a 45-degree angle.
- 저는 경제학 학사 학위를 가지고 있습니다.I have a Bachelor's degree in Economics.
- 그 분은 석사 학위를 보유하고 계십니다.That person holds a Master's degree.
Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are talking about the weather outside.
- 민준 Min-jun지금 밖이 몇 도예요?jigeum bak-i myeot do-yeyo?How many degrees is it outside right now?
- 서연 Seo-yeon지금 영상 5도 정도예요.jigeum yeong-sang o-do jeong-do-yeyo.It's about 5 degrees above zero.
- 민준 Min-jun생각보다 춥지 않네요.saeng-gak-boda chup-ji an-neyo.It's not as cold as I thought.
- 서연 Seo-yeon맞아요, 날씨가 많이 풀렸어요.ma-ja-yo, nal-ssi-ga man-i pul-lyeo-sseo-yo.You're right, the weather has warmed up a lot.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 도, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 도, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
