날씨가 좋다
nalssiga jota
The English phrase "the weather is nice" is translated into Korean as 날씨가 좋다 (nalssiga jota).
This phrase is used to state that current outdoor conditions are pleasant, such as when it is sunny, mild or the skies are clear. To intensify the expression to mean the weather is extremely nice, you can add 아주 before 좋습니다 to say 날씨가 아주 좋습니다 or use 너무 in the informal phrase 날씨가 너무 좋아.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 날씨 (weather), the subject marker 가 (subject particle) and 좋다 (to be good/nice).
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form 날씨가 좋다 is used in casual speech among close friends or when writing in a diary or journal. In polite daily conversation, this dictionary form is typically conjugated to 날씨가 좋아요.
How do you pronounce it?
nalssiga jota
Did you know?
- In Korea, commenting that 날씨가 좋다 is a common way to break a heavy silence or start a conversation with a stranger, similar to the British obsession with the weather.
- The word for 'good' in this phrase, 좋다, was written as 둏〯다〮 in the 15th century and was pronounced with a different initial sound and a distinct tone.
- In Korean culture, mentioning that 날씨가 좋다 during a date or a walk is often a subtle way to express that the speaker is happy with the company and the mood.
Examples in context
- 오늘 날씨가 맑습니다. 바람도 안 불어서 매우 좋아요.Today, the weather is nice. There's no wind, making it extremely pleasant.
- 오늘 날씨가 좋다.oneul nalssiga jota.The weather is nice today.
- 창밖을 보니 날씨가 좋다.changbakkeul boni nalssiga jota.Looking out the window, the weather is nice.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hoon are looking out the window.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈, 오늘 날씨가 좋다.Ji-hun, oneul nalssiga jota.Ji-hoon, the weather is nice today.
- 지훈 Ji-hun맞아요. 정말 맑아요.majayo. jeongmal malgayo.You're right. It's very clear.
- 지은 Ji-eun우리 산책 갈까요?uri sanchaek galkkayo?Shall we go for a walk?
- 지훈 Ji-hun좋아요. 같이 가요.joayo. gati gayo.Sounds good. Let's go.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 좋다, CC BY-SA 4.0.
