Level 2

안개

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '안개' means 'fog' or 'mist' and is commonly used to describe weather conditions where visibility is reduced due to tiny water droplets suspended in the air. It is a noun and appears frequently in daily conversation, weather reports, and descriptions of natural scenes.

Common Contexts

'안개' is often mentioned in contexts related to driving safety, aviation, and nature. For example, when driving early in the morning or in mountainous areas, people warn about '안개' because it can make roads slippery and reduce visibility.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 안개가 끼다: to have fog; used to describe the presence of fog.
  • 안개가 짙다: the fog is thick; emphasizes the density of fog.
  • 안개가 걷히다: the fog clears; used when fog dissipates.

Register and Politeness

'안개' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '안개' with '연기' (smoke) because both can reduce visibility. Remember, '안개' is natural moisture in the air, while '연기' is smoke from fire or combustion.

Example Sentences

아침에 안개가 많이 끼어서 운전할 때 조심해야 해요.

Achime angaega mani kkieseo unjeonhal ttae josimhaeya haeyo.

There was a lot of fog in the morning, so you have to be careful when driving.

안개가 짙게 끼면 비행기가 이착륙하기 어렵습니다.

Angaega jitge kkimeun bihaenggiga ichakryukhagi eoryeopseumnida.

When the fog is thick, it is difficult for airplanes to take off and land.

안개가 걷히고 나서야 산이 선명하게 보였다.

Angaega geotigo naseoya sani seonmyeonghage boyeotda.

Only after the fog cleared, the mountain became clearly visible.