따뜻해요
Introduction:
The phrase "따뜻해요" (ttatteuthaeyo) translates to "It’s warm" in English. This is a commonly used expression to describe warm weather, a warm object, or even the warmth of a person's actions or heart. It’s an essential word to know for daily conversations, especially when talking about the weather, temperature, or warmth in general.
In this phrase:
- 따뜻 (ttatteut) means "warm."
- 해요 (haeyo) is the polite form of the verb 하다 (hada), which means "to do" or "to be" in this context.
More Expressions:
Here are some related temperature-related expressions in Korean:
추워요 (Chuwoyo)
- Translation: It’s cold.
시원해요 (Siwonhaeyo)
- Translation: It’s cool/refreshing.
더워요 (Deowoyo)
- Translation: It’s hot.
따뜻한 날씨 (Ttatteuthan nalssi)
- Translation: Warm weather.
따뜻한 차 (Ttatteuthan cha)
- Translation: Warm tea.
마음이 따뜻해요 (Maeumi ttatteuthaeyo)
- Translation: You have a warm heart.
Example Sentences:
Here are some useful sentences using 따뜻해요:
봄에는 날씨가 따뜻해요 (Bomeneun nalssiga ttatteuthaeyo)
- Translation: The weather is warm in spring.
이 방은 따뜻해요 (I bangeun ttatteuthaeyo)
- Translation: This room is warm.
따뜻한 물을 마셨어요 (Ttatteuthan mureul masyeosseoyo)
- Translation: I drank warm water.
날씨가 갑자기 따뜻해졌어요 (Nalssiga gapjagi ttatteutaejyeosseoyo)
- Translation: The weather suddenly became warm.
Pronunciation Tips:
- 따뜻 (Ttatteut) has a double "t" sound, which gives it a stronger emphasis.
- 해요 (Haeyo) is pronounced "hae-yo," with a soft "h."
By mastering "따뜻해요" and other temperature-related expressions, you’ll be able to describe different weather conditions and feelings more naturally in Korean. Keep practicing these phrases to improve your fluency in talking about warmth and temperature!