When to use degree in Korean

When to use it

정도 means a degree, amount, or level. In weather, it often comes after a number to show an approximate temperature, like “about 20 degrees.” You will hear it a lot in everyday weather talk.

Example sentences

1. 오늘은 20도 정도예요.

   It is about 20 degrees today.

2. 아침 기온은 12도 정도였어요.

   The morning temperature was about 12 degrees.

3. 교실은 23도 정도라서 따뜻해요.

   The classroom is about 23 degrees, so it is warm.

4. 밖은 5도 정도니까 코트를 입으세요.

   It is about 5 degrees outside, so wear a coat.

5. 제주도는 서울보다 3도 정도 더 따뜻해요.

   Jeju is about 3 degrees warmer than Seoul.

6. 부산은 내일 18도 정도래요.

   They say Busan will be about 18 degrees tomorrow.