Korean

더위

더위
Meaning: the heat; hot weather
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

In the summer, people go to the sea to avoid the heat.
오월이 되자마자 벌써 초여름 더위가 시작되었다.
As soon as it became May, the early summer heat had already started.
물 한 방울 없는 강더위가 이어졌다.
The dry heat, without a drop of water, continued.

Usage Notes

Refers to the hot temperature or feeling of heat, especially during summer. It is the noun form of the adjective '덥다' (to be hot).

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