눈 내리는
nun naerineun
The English word "snowy" can be translated into Korean as 눈 내리는 (nun naerineun).
눈 내리는 is used to describe something marked by snow.
Meaning: marked by snow (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally a combination of 눈 (snow) and 내리는 (falling/descending).
Which one should you use?
The phrase 눈이 오는 is a common alternative used to describe snowy weather or a snowy state.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 눈 내리는 is an adjectival participle used to modify a noun that follows it, such as 눈 내리는 날 (a snowy day).
How do you pronounce it?
nun naerineun
Did you know?
- In Korean culture, the first snow of the year is often seen as a romantic omen. Many believe that if you are with someone during the first snow, your relationship will last or you will find love.
- Korean has a specific term 함박눈 for 'big flake snow', which translates literally to 'bowl snow' because the flakes are as large as bowls.
- The verb 내리다 used in 눈 내리는 means 'to descend'. It is used for snow and rain, but also for getting off a bus or train.
Examples in context
- 오늘은 눈이 많은 날씨예요.Today is a snowy day.
- 집 앞에 눈이 쌓여 있어요.There's snow piled up in front of my house.
- 오늘은 눈이 많이 내려요.Today, it's snowing heavily.
- 눈 내리는 날은 정말 예뻐요.nun naerineun nal-eun jeongmal yeppeoyo.Snowy days are really beautiful.
- 눈 내리는 풍경을 보고 싶어요.nun naerineun punggyeong-eul bogo sipeoyo.I want to see the snowy landscape.
- 눈 내리는 창밖을 구경해요.nun naerineun changbak-eul gugyeong-haeyo.I am watching the snowy view outside the window.
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are talking about the weather through a window.
- 민준 Min-jun지금 눈 내리는 거 보여요?jigeum nun naerineun geo boyeoyo?Do you see the snow falling now?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 정말 눈 내리는 풍경이 아름답네요.ne, jeongmal nun naerineun punggyeong-i areumdapneyo.Yes, the snowy landscape is truly beautiful.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨는 눈 내리는 날을 좋아해요?Subin ssi-neun nun naerineun nal-eul joahaeyo?Subin, do you like snowy days?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 아주 좋아해요.ne, aju joahaeyo.Yes, I like them very much.
