날씨가 나쁘다
nalssiga nappeuda
weather is bad
Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use this phrase to describe any unpleasant weather conditions, from rain and wind to heavy smog.
- Means: The weather is bad/unpleasant.
- Used in: Daily small talk, news reports, and making or canceling plans.
- Don't confuse: Avoid using it for a person's character; it's strictly for atmospheric conditions.
Explanation at your level:
Signification
When the atmospheric conditions are unpleasant.
Contexte culturel
Weather is the #1 safe topic for small talk with elders or superiors. Complaining about the weather together is a form of social bonding. The definition of 'bad weather' has shifted from just rain to include 'fine dust' (미세먼지). People check air quality apps as often as temperature. Jeju is known for 'Sam-da' (three abundances): wind, rocks, and women. 'Bad weather' here usually refers to the fierce winds that can stop ferries. Historically, 'bad weather' meant a lack of rain (drought) or too much rain (flood). This life-or-death connection still influences the weight of the phrase.
The Softer Alternative
If you want to sound more natural and less blunt, use '날씨가 안 좋아요' (The weather is not good).
Conjugation Trap
Never say '나쁘어요'. The 'ㅡ' always disappears when meeting '아/어'.
Signification
When the atmospheric conditions are unpleasant.
The Softer Alternative
If you want to sound more natural and less blunt, use '날씨가 안 좋아요' (The weather is not good).
Conjugation Trap
Never say '나쁘어요'. The 'ㅡ' always disappears when meeting '아/어'.
Small Talk Mastery
Add '네요' to the end (날씨가 나쁘네요!) to seek agreement from the listener. It's a great way to make friends.
Fine Dust Context
If the sky is grey but it's not raining, it's probably fine dust. Using '날씨가 나쁘다' is perfectly correct here.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct polite present tense form of '나쁘다'.
오늘 날씨가 ________.
나쁘다 is an 'ㅡ' irregular verb, so it becomes 나빠요 in the polite present tense.
Fill in the blank with the correct particle.
날씨__ 나빠서 등산을 안 갔어요.
The subject marker '가' is used after '날씨' because it is the subject of the adjective '나쁘다'.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: 내일 같이 바다에 갈까요? B: 아니요, 내일은 ________.
Since the person said 'No' to the trip, a reason like 'the weather is bad' is the most logical answer.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: '미세먼지 때문에 날씨가 너무 나빠요.'
'미세먼지' means fine dust, which is a common reason for 'bad weather' in Korea.
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Aides visuelles
Types of 'Bad' Weather
Precipitation
- • 비 (Rain)
- • 눈 (Snow)
- • 우박 (Hail)
Atmosphere
- • 안개 (Fog)
- • 미세먼지 (Fine Dust)
- • 황사 (Yellow Dust)
Wind
- • 강풍 (Strong Wind)
- • 태풍 (Typhoon)
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsTechnically yes, if the heat/cold is unbearable, but it's better to use '너무 더워요' (too hot) or '너무 추워요' (too cold).
Not at all. It's a neutral statement of fact. However, '날씨가 안 좋다' sounds a bit more polite in casual settings.
'날씨' is the everyday word for weather. '기상' is a technical/scientific term used in news and reports.
Use the '-아/어지다' pattern: '날씨가 나빠지고 있어요.'
Yes, but for a storm, '태풍이 와요' (a typhoon is coming) or '폭풍우가 쳐요' (a rainstorm is hitting) is more specific.
'-가' identifies 'weather' as the subject. Use '-는' only if you are comparing the weather to something else (e.g., 'The food is good, but the weather is bad').
Yes, '날씨가 구리다' (The weather is crappy/stinks) is common among young people.
No, '날씨' is only for outdoors. For indoor air, use '공기' (air).
No, that makes no sense. To say someone is a bad person, use '나쁜 사람'.
Add '-죠': '날씨가 나쁘죠?'
Yes, the phrase is standard across the entire Korean peninsula.
You can say '날씨가 별로예요' (The weather is so-so/not that great).
No, for bad luck, use '운이 나쁘다'.
Extremely. It's often used to set a gloomy or romantic mood (e.g., sharing an umbrella).
Expressions liées
날씨가 안 좋다
synonymThe weather is not good
기상이 악화되다
specialized formMeteorological conditions are worsening
날씨가 흐리다
similarThe weather is cloudy
하늘이 뚫리다
slangThe sky has a hole in it
날씨가 좋다
contrastThe weather is good
Où l'utiliser
Meeting a friend in the rain
Friend A: 와, 비가 진짜 많이 오네!
Friend B: 응, 오늘 날씨가 정말 나쁘다.
Canceling a picnic
Person A: 우리 오늘 소풍 가요?
Person B: 아니요, 날씨가 나빠서 못 가요.
At the office
Employee: 부장님, 오늘 날씨가 아주 나쁩니다. 운전 조심하세요.
Manager: 고마워요. 비가 많이 오네요.
Checking the news
News Anchor: 이번 주말은 전국적으로 날씨가 나쁘겠습니다.
Viewer: 아, 주말에 여행 가려고 했는데...
Complaining about fine dust
Student A: 하늘이 왜 이렇게 흐려?
Student B: 미세먼지야. 날씨가 너무 나빠.
On a dating app
User A: 오늘 날씨가 너무 나쁘네요. 집에서 영화나 볼까요?
User B: 좋아요! 어떤 영화 좋아하세요?
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of taking a 'NAP' (나쁘) because the weather is so bad you can't go out.
Visual Association
Imagine a person standing under a single dark cloud with rain pouring only on them, looking frustrated and pointing at the sky.
Rhyme
날씨가 나빠, 기분이 바빠 (The weather is bad, my mood is busy/restless).
Story
Min-su wanted to go on a date. He looked outside and saw lightning. He sighed and said, '날씨가 나쁘다.' He stayed home and ate ramen instead. The end.
Word Web
Défi
Look out your window right now. If it's not perfectly sunny, say '날씨가 나빠요' out loud three times.
In Other Languages
Hace mal tiempo
Korean treats 'weather' as a subject, Spanish treats it as an object of 'hacer'.
Il fait mauvais
French doesn't always need the word for 'weather' (temps) in the phrase.
Das Wetter ist schlecht
German requires an article (Das), Korean uses a particle (가).
天気が悪い (Tenki ga warui)
Very few differences; even the social usage for small talk is the same.
الجو سيء (al-jawwu sayyi')
Arabic uses a definite article 'Al-', which Korean lacks.
天气不好 (Tiānqì bù hǎo)
Chinese uses 'not good' (不好) as the standard, while Korean has a dedicated word for 'bad' (나쁘다).
날씨가 궂다
'궂다' is more descriptive of the 'harshness' than the general 'badness'.
O tempo está ruim
Portuguese distinguishes between permanent and temporary 'being', which Korean does through context.
Easily Confused
Both use '나쁘다' (bad).
Check the subject: '날씨' is weather, '기분' is mood/feeling.
Both mean bad weather.
'궂다' is more specific to rain/wind and feels more literary or old-fashioned.
FAQ (14)
Technically yes, if the heat/cold is unbearable, but it's better to use '너무 더워요' (too hot) or '너무 추워요' (too cold).
Not at all. It's a neutral statement of fact. However, '날씨가 안 좋다' sounds a bit more polite in casual settings.
'날씨' is the everyday word for weather. '기상' is a technical/scientific term used in news and reports.
Use the '-아/어지다' pattern: '날씨가 나빠지고 있어요.'
Yes, but for a storm, '태풍이 와요' (a typhoon is coming) or '폭풍우가 쳐요' (a rainstorm is hitting) is more specific.
'-가' identifies 'weather' as the subject. Use '-는' only if you are comparing the weather to something else (e.g., 'The food is good, but the weather is bad').
Yes, '날씨가 구리다' (The weather is crappy/stinks) is common among young people.
No, '날씨' is only for outdoors. For indoor air, use '공기' (air).
No, that makes no sense. To say someone is a bad person, use '나쁜 사람'.
Add '-죠': '날씨가 나쁘죠?'
Yes, the phrase is standard across the entire Korean peninsula.
You can say '날씨가 별로예요' (The weather is so-so/not that great).
No, for bad luck, use '운이 나쁘다'.
Extremely. It's often used to set a gloomy or romantic mood (e.g., sharing an umbrella).
