How to Say "Temperature" in Korean

온도

ondo[o̞ndo̞]

The English word "temperature" is translated into Korean as 온도 (ondo).

The noun 온도 refers to a measure of cold or heat. Another related word is 기온, which also means temperature.

Meaning: a measure of cold or heat (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

ondo

The word 온도 can also be used metaphorically in Korean to describe the 'temperature' or intensity of a social phenomenon or a trend.
In Korea, temperature is always measured in Celsius. While 온도 is the word for temperature, referencing the Fahrenheit scale is rare and often requires a specific explanation.
To describe a person having a fever, Koreans do not usually use 온도. Instead, they say they have a 'high fever' using the word 열, which refers to heat or passion.

절대 영도는 도달할 수 있는 가장 낮은 온도이다.
Absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature.
This sentence uses 온도 to discuss absolute zero.
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온도가 올라가고 있다.
The temperature is rising.
This sentence uses 온도 to describe temperature rising.
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오늘은 25도입니다.
Today it is 25 degrees.
진짜 더워!
It's really hot!
물의 온도를 확인해 주세요.
mul-ui on-do-reul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo.
Please check the water temperature.

Two people are checking the water in a swimming pool.

도현 Do-hyeon

수빈 씨, 수영장 온도가 적당한가요?
Su-bin ssi, su-yeong-jang on-do-ga jeok-dang-han-ga-yo?
Subin, is the pool temperature appropriate?
수빈 Su-bin

네, 온도가 딱 좋아요.
Ne, on-do-ga ttak jo-a-yo.
Yes, the temperature is just right.
도현 Do-hyeon

다행이네요. 그럼 들어갈까요?
Da-haeng-i-ne-yo. Geu-reom deu-reo-gal-kka-yo?
That's a relief. Shall we go in then?
수빈 Su-bin

네, 도현 씨 같이 가요.
Ne, Do-hyeon ssi gat-i ga-yo.
Yes, let's go together, Dohyeon.

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