When to use whirlwind in Korean

When to use it

회오리 usually means a small spinning wind, like a whirlwind. It can lift dust, leaves, or paper and move them around quickly. People use this word when talking about windy weather and things that swirl in a circle.

Example sentences

1. 길에서 작은 회오리가 일어났어요.

   A small whirlwind rose on the road.

2. 나뭇잎이 회오리에 날려졌어요.

   The leaves were blown away by a whirlwind.

3. 운동장에 먼지 회오리가 보여요.

   I can see a dust whirl on the playground.

4. 바닷가에서 모래 회오리가 생겼어요.

   A sand whirlwind appeared at the beach.