What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 날씨 (weather), the subject marker 가 (ga) and 좋아요 (is good).
Which one should you use?
While 날씨가 좋아요 is a general way to say the weather is good, you can be more specific: use 날씨가 맑습니다 to say the weather is clear and 날씨가 화창합니다 to say the weather is sunny.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
There are different levels of politeness depending on the situation. 날씨가 좋아요 is in the polite informal style (해요체), which is suitable for most daily social interactions. For news reports or very formal settings, use the formal polite version 날씨가 좋습니다. If you are speaking with close friends or people younger than you, use the casual/intimate form 날씨가 좋아.
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form (plain form) of this phrase is 날씨가 좋다. The particle 가 (ga) is the subject marker, which indicates that 날씨 (weather) is the subject of the sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
nalssiga joayo
Did you know?
- The word 좋아요 is also the standard term used for a 'like' button on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram in Korea.
- In Korea, mentioning that 날씨가 좋아요 is often used as a social lubricant to initiate a conversation with a stranger or colleague, similar to 'small talk' in English.
- The word 좋아요 comes from the same root as the Korean word for 'to like'. In English, 'good' and 'like' are different parts of speech, but in Korean, the root of 'to be good' and 'to like' is shared.
Examples in context
- 오늘은 날이 좋아서 나들이 가기 좋겠네요!Today's weather is fantastic for going out!
- 날도 좋아서 실외 활동하기에 딱이에요.The weather is perfect for outdoor activities.
- 오늘 날씨가 좋아요.oneul nalssiga joayo.The weather is good today.
- 창밖을 보세요, 날씨가 좋아요.changbakkul boseyo, nalssiga joayo.Look out the window, the weather is good.
- 여행 가기에 날씨가 좋아요.yeohaeng gagie nalssiga joayo.The weather is good for going on a trip.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Seoyeon are looking out the window.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연 씨, 오늘 날씨가 좋아요.Seoyeon ssi, oneul nalssiga joayo.Seoyeon, the weather is good today.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 정말 맑아요.ne, jeongmal malgayo.Yes, it's very clear.
- 도현 Do-hyeon우리 산책 갈까요?uri sanchaek galkkayo?Shall we go for a walk?
- 서연 Seo-yeon좋아요, 같이 가요.joayo, gati gayo.Sounds good, let's go together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 좋아요, CC BY-SA 4.0.
