날씨가 좋다
nalssiga jota
weather is good
Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use this phrase to comment on pleasant weather and start friendly conversations with anyone you meet.
- Means: The weather is pleasant or sunny.
- Used in: Daily greetings, small talk, and planning outdoor activities.
- Don't confuse: Avoid using it to describe a person's personality.
Explanation at your level:
Signification
When the atmospheric conditions are pleasant.
Contexte culturel
Koreans often use weather as a 'safe' topic to avoid personal questions while still being friendly. The visibility of the Lotte World Tower or Namsan Tower is a common benchmark for 'good weather'. The 24 solar terms (절기) dictate what 'good weather' means for each specific time of year. The term '날씨 요정' (Weather Fairy) is used for someone who always seems to bring good weather to events.
Use -네요 for Instant Fluency
Instead of '좋아요', say '좋네요' when you step outside. It sounds much more natural and reactive.
Subject Marker is Key
Never use '를' with '좋다'. It's the most common beginner mistake.
Signification
When the atmospheric conditions are pleasant.
Use -네요 for Instant Fluency
Instead of '좋아요', say '좋네요' when you step outside. It sounds much more natural and reactive.
Subject Marker is Key
Never use '를' with '좋다'. It's the most common beginner mistake.
The 'Fine Dust' Nuance
If the sky is blue, even if it's cold, saying '날씨가 좋다' is highly appropriate in modern Korea.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct subject marker.
오늘 날씨__ 정말 좋아요.
날씨 ends in a vowel, so the subject marker '가' is used.
Which sentence is the most natural way to comment on the weather to a stranger?
Select the best option:
The '-네요' ending is perfect for sharing a realization about the weather with someone else.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 주말에 뭐 할 거예요? B: 날씨가 ________ 산책할 거예요.
Wait, '좋으면' (if) or '좋아서' (because) both work, but '좋으면' is best for future plans. Let's use '좋으면'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are surprised by how beautiful the sky is.
This expresses a positive exclamation about the weather.
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Aides visuelles
좋다 vs 좋아하다
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, if you find the snow beautiful and pleasant, you can say it. However, '눈이 와서 예쁘다' is more specific.
'좋다' is a plain statement, while '좋네요' expresses your immediate reaction or surprise.
Yes, but use the polite form: '날씨가 참 좋네요, 부장님.'
No, it's strictly for the physical weather. For a person's vibe, use '분위기가 좋다'.
Use '날씨가 안 좋아요' or '날씨가 나빠요'.
In casual speech, subject markers are often dropped for brevity.
In a formal speech, use '날씨가 매우 좋습니다' or '일기가 쾌청합니다'.
No, '좋다' means 'to be good'. '좋아하다' means 'to like'.
You can say '날씨는 맑은데 추워요' (The weather is clear but cold).
Yes, '날씨 지린다' (vulgar/slang) or '날씨 미쳤다' (common slang).
Expressions liées
기분이 좋다
similarTo be in a good mood
하늘이 맑다
specialized formThe sky is clear
화창하다
synonymTo be sunny and bright
날씨가 풀리다
builds onThe weather is warming up
날씨가 궂다
contrastThe weather is bad/gloomy
Où l'utiliser
Meeting a neighbor in the elevator
Neighbor: 안녕하세요.
You: 안녕하세요. 오늘 날씨가 정말 좋네요!
Neighbor: 네, 정말 화창해요.
Texting a friend to meet up
You: 오늘 날씨 진짜 좋다! 밖에서 만날까?
Friend: 그래! 한강 가자.
Starting a business meeting
Host: 모두 오셨나요? 오늘 날씨가 참 좋습니다.
Guest: 네, 오는 길에 기분이 아주 좋았습니다.
At a tourist spot
Tourist: 여기 정말 예쁘네요.
Guide: 네, 오늘 날씨가 좋아서 사진이 잘 나올 거예요.
Talking to a taxi driver
Driver: 어디로 모실까요?
You: 강남역으로 가주세요. 오늘 날씨가 참 좋죠?
Driver: 네, 나들이 가기 딱 좋은 날씨입니다.
Posting on Instagram
User: 날씨가 다 했다... #날씨좋다 #주말
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Nalssi' as 'Nice Sky'. If the 'Nalssi' is 'Jota' (Joyful), the weather is good!
Visual Association
Imagine a bright yellow sun (좋다) smiling down on a green field (날씨). The sun is holding a 'thumbs up' sign.
Rhyme
Nalssiga jota, let's go to the kota (garden/place)!
Story
A traveler named Nalssi arrives in Seoul. Everyone smiles at him and says 'Jota!' because he brings the sun with him wherever he goes.
Word Web
Défi
Go outside and say '날씨가 좋네요' to the first person you make eye contact with (or just say it to yourself!).
In Other Languages
天기가 いい (Tenki ga ii)
Japanese often omits the subject marker in casual speech more frequently than Korean.
Hace buen tiempo
The verb choice (make vs. be) is the primary grammatical hurdle.
Il fait beau
French focuses on the 'beauty' of the weather rather than just its 'goodness'.
Das Wetter ist gut
German requires a definite article (Das), which Korean lacks.
الجو جميل (Al-jawwu jameel)
The noun 'Al-jawwu' covers a broader range of 'atmosphere' than '날씨'.
天气很好 (Tiānqì hěn hǎo)
Chinese does not use a subject marker like '가'.
O tempo está bom
The distinction between 'ser' and 'estar' in Portuguese is a nuance Korean doesn't have for this phrase.
날씨가 호꼼 좋구게
The sentence ending '-구게' is characteristic of Jeju's distinct linguistic heritage.
Easily Confused
Learners often use the object marker with '좋다'.
Remember: '좋다' is an adjective (state), '좋아하다' is a verb (action).
Mixing up 'mood' and 'weather'.
If it's outside, it's '날씨'. If it's inside you, it's '기분'.
FAQ (10)
Yes, if you find the snow beautiful and pleasant, you can say it. However, '눈이 와서 예쁘다' is more specific.
'좋다' is a plain statement, while '좋네요' expresses your immediate reaction or surprise.
Yes, but use the polite form: '날씨가 참 좋네요, 부장님.'
No, it's strictly for the physical weather. For a person's vibe, use '분위기가 좋다'.
Use '날씨가 안 좋아요' or '날씨가 나빠요'.
In casual speech, subject markers are often dropped for brevity.
In a formal speech, use '날씨가 매우 좋습니다' or '일기가 쾌청합니다'.
No, '좋다' means 'to be good'. '좋아하다' means 'to like'.
You can say '날씨는 맑은데 추워요' (The weather is clear but cold).
Yes, '날씨 지린다' (vulgar/slang) or '날씨 미쳤다' (common slang).
