Significado
Describes snow coming down from the sky.
Contexto cultural
The 'First Snow' is a major romantic event. People often call their crush or significant other the moment they see it. Many cafes and shops offer 'First Snow' discounts. Snow was seen as a sign of a good harvest the following year. Heavy snow (서설 - auspicious snow) was believed to kill pests and provide water for the spring planting. While beautiful, '눈이 내리다' also triggers immediate concerns about '지옥철' (hellish subway) and traffic, as Seoul's hilly terrain makes driving dangerous in snow. Snow is often used as a 'magical' element. In the drama 'Goblin', the protagonist can make it snow even in summer when he is happy.
Use '펑펑' for impact
If you want to sound like a native, add '펑펑' (pung-pung) when it's snowing heavily. It adds great visual flavor.
Particle dropping
In casual speech, '눈 내려' is fine, but in writing, always keep the '이'.
Significado
Describes snow coming down from the sky.
Use '펑펑' for impact
If you want to sound like a native, add '펑펑' (pung-pung) when it's snowing heavily. It adds great visual flavor.
Particle dropping
In casual speech, '눈 내려' is fine, but in writing, always keep the '이'.
The First Snow Rule
Remember that '첫눈' (first snow) is a huge deal. Mentioning it will always start a good conversation with Koreans.
Verb versatility
Remember '내리다' also means 'to get off'. Context is key!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '내리다' in the present polite style.
지금 밖에 눈이 ______.
'지금' (now) indicates the present tense. '내려요' is the polite present form.
Which adverb best describes heavy, thick snowfall?
눈이 ______ 내려요.
'펑펑' is the onomatopoeia/ideophone for heavy snowfall. '반짝반짝' is for twinkling.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: 내일 날씨가 어떨까요? B: 기상청에서 내일 눈이 _________.
When quoting a source like the weather bureau, the indirect quotation form '-는다고 하다' is used.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
Sentence: '첫눈이 내리면 우리 사귀기로 할까?'
The mention of 'first snow' (첫눈) and 'dating' (사귀다) points to a romantic context.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
내리다 vs. 오다
Snow Adverbs
Heavy
- • 펑펑 (Pung-pung)
Soft/Piling
- • 소복소복 (Sobok-sobok)
Light/Fluttering
- • 풀풀 (Pul-pul)
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios지금 밖에 눈이 ______.
'지금' (now) indicates the present tense. '내려요' is the polite present form.
눈이 ______ 내려요.
'펑펑' is the onomatopoeia/ideophone for heavy snowfall. '반짝반짝' is for twinkling.
A: 내일 날씨가 어떨까요? B: 기상청에서 내일 눈이 _________.
When quoting a source like the weather bureau, the indirect quotation form '-는다고 하다' is used.
Sentence: '첫눈이 내리면 우리 사귀기로 할까?'
The mention of 'first snow' (첫눈) and 'dating' (사귀다) points to a romantic context.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasBoth mean 'it is snowing'. '오다' (to come) is more common in casual, everyday speech. '내리다' (to descend) is slightly more descriptive, formal, and common in weather reports or literature.
Yes! '비가 내리다' is the standard way to say 'rain is falling'.
You say '눈이 그쳤어요' (nun-i geu-chyeot-eo-yo).
Yes, they are homonyms. Context almost always makes it clear. You wouldn't say 'My eye is falling from the sky'!
It refers to large, thick snowflakes that look like blossoms. It's considered the most beautiful kind of snow.
It's a romantic tradition. It symbolizes a fresh start and the chance for a confession of love to be successful.
It's grammatically possible but sounds very strange. It implies the snow is falling like a rock or an object, rather than drifting down.
Use the future tense: '눈이 내릴 거예요'.
Yes, '{폭설|暴雪}' (pok-seol) means heavy snow, and '눈보라' (nun-bo-ra) means a snowstorm with strong winds.
No. For a person falling down, use '넘어지다'. For a person falling from a height, use '떨어지다'.
It's a mix of rain and snow (sleet). It's usually considered annoying because it makes everything wet and slushy.
Use the verb '쌓이다'. For example: '눈이 많이 쌓였어요' (A lot of snow has piled up).
Yes, it is the preferred verb for news anchors and weather forecasters because of its professional tone.
Yes, this is the present progressive form, meaning 'It is currently in the middle of snowing'.
Frases relacionadas
눈이 오다
synonymSnow comes.
눈이 쌓이다
builds onSnow piles up.
눈을 치우다
relatedTo shovel/clear snow.
진눈깨비
specialized formSleet.
비가 내리다
similarRain falls.
서설
specialized formAuspicious snow.
