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TOPIK 4noun

기상

gisang

기상이 · 기상을

weather, meteorological conditions

Example

기상 악화로 비행기가 출발하지 못했어요.

The plane couldn't take off because of bad weather.

Word parts

기 air상 appearance

Literally 'air appearance'; 기상 'getting up' is a different word.

Good to know

기상 is formal and used in news; in conversation, just say 날씨.