cold vs winter in Korean

추위vs겨울

cold

추위cold

추위 means cold weather or the feeling of being cold. People use it when talking about winter, going outside, or trying to stay warm at home. You can use it in sentences about liking, avoiding, or fighting the cold (추위).

When to use cold
winter

겨울winter

Winter (겨울) is the coldest season of the year. People use this word when talking about cold weather, snow, warm clothes, or winter activities. You can use it in simple sentences about home, school, shopping, or travel.

When to use winter

How they differ

cold (추위) and winter (겨울) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “cold” when 추위 means cold weather or the feeling of being cold. People use it when talking about winter, going outside, or trying to stay warm at hom… Use “winter” when Winter (겨울) is the coldest season of the year. People use this word when talking about cold weather, snow, warm clothes, or winter activi…