How to say icicle in Korean

Korean: 고드름[ go-deu-reum ]

icicle
icicle고드름

Meaning

A 고드름 is a thin, pointed piece of ice that hangs from a roof, branch, or rock. It forms when water freezes in very cold weather. People use this word when talking about winter, snow, and cold outdoor scenes.

Example sentences

  1. 지붕 밑에 큰 고드름이 있어요.

    There's a big icicle under the roof.

  2. 나무 가지에 고드름이 달려 있어요.

    There are icicles hanging on the tree branches.

  3. 날씨가 추워서 고드름이 생겼어요.

    It was cold, so icicles formed.

  4. 학교 앞 나무에 고드름이 달려 있어요.

    There are icicles hanging on the tree in front of the school.