A2 Collocation 중립

Hava yağmurlu

The weather is rainy

Describing current precipitation.

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문화적 배경

In cities like Istanbul, 'Hava yağmurlu' is synonymous with 'traffic jam'. People often use the weather as a valid excuse for being late to meetings. Rain is called 'rahmet' (mercy). Farmers celebrate rainy weather as it ensures a good harvest. It is a sign of divine favor. Rainy weather is the peak time for 'çay' consumption. The contrast between the cold rain outside and the hot tea inside is a core part of Turkish comfort (keyif). Rain is a frequent theme in Turkish 'Arabesk' and 'Pop' music, symbolizing longing (hasret) and heartbreak.

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The -lu Power

Master the '-lu' suffix! It works for all weather: Bulut (Cloud) -> Bulutlu (Cloudy), Kar (Snow) -> Karlı (Snowy).

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Don't use 'is'

Don't look for a word for 'is'. In 'Hava yağmurlu', the 'is' is built into the silence at the end of the sentence.

Describing current precipitation.

💡

The -lu Power

Master the '-lu' suffix! It works for all weather: Bulut (Cloud) -> Bulutlu (Cloudy), Kar (Snow) -> Karlı (Snowy).

⚠️

Don't use 'is'

Don't look for a word for 'is'. In 'Hava yağmurlu', the 'is' is built into the silence at the end of the sentence.

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Small Talk Gold

If you want to sound like a native, add 'ya' at the end: 'Hava da çok yağmurlu ya!' (Man, the weather is so rainy!).

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'rainy'.

Bugün dışarı çıkma, çünkü hava çok ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: yağmurlu

We need the adjective form '-lu' to describe the weather.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It was rainy yesterday'?

Dün hava nasıldı?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Dün hava yağmurluydu.

The suffix '-ydu' is used for the past tense of nominal sentences ending in a vowel.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Hafta sonu pikniğe gidiyor muyuz? B: Hayır, maalesef ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: hava yağmurlu olacakmış

The 'maalesef' (unfortunately) and the 'no' indicate a negative weather condition for a picnic.

Match the weather to the item you need.

Hava yağmurlu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Şemsiye

You need an umbrella (şemsiye) when it is rainy.

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시각 학습 자료

Noun vs Adjective

Noun (The Thing)
Yağmur Rain
Adjective (The State)
Yağmurlu Rainy

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'rainy'. Fill Blank A1

Bugün dışarı çıkma, çünkü hava çok ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: yağmurlu

We need the adjective form '-lu' to describe the weather.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It was rainy yesterday'? Choose A2

Dün hava nasıldı?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Dün hava yağmurluydu.

The suffix '-ydu' is used for the past tense of nominal sentences ending in a vowel.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Hafta sonu pikniğe gidiyor muyuz? B: Hayır, maalesef ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: hava yağmurlu olacakmış

The 'maalesef' (unfortunately) and the 'no' indicate a negative weather condition for a picnic.

Match the weather to the item you need. situation_matching A1

Hava yağmurlu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Şemsiye

You need an umbrella (şemsiye) when it is rainy.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

8 질문

No, for snow you must say 'Hava karlı'.

It is neutral. It's fine for both a boss and a friend.

'Hava yağmurlu' describes the day/state. 'Yağmur yağıyor' describes the actual falling of rain right now.

Use 'değil': 'Hava yağmurlu değil'.

Because of vowel harmony. The 'u' in 'yağmur' requires the suffix to also have 'u'.

Only in poetry. In daily life, it sounds strange.

It's a more formal way to say 'rainy/precipitous', usually used in news.

Yes, 'Hava yaş' is a common slang variation.

관련 표현

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Hava kapalı

similar

The weather is overcast/cloudy

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Yağmur yağıyor

similar

It is raining

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Hava güneşli

contrast

The weather is sunny

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Hava yağışlı

specialized form

The weather is precipitous

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Bardaktan boşalırcasına

builds on

Raining cats and dogs

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