바람 vs 풍
Korean word comparison
Listen to 바람
Listen to 풍
| 바람 | 풍 |
|---|---|
ba-RAM noun | pung noun |
| wind; moving air outdoors | wind; a gust of wind |
How they differ
풍 is a more literary or Sino-Korean word than 바람. It often appears in fixed expressions or descriptive compounds, and can sound less everyday and more formal than the plain native word 바람.
When to use each
When to use 바람: Use 바람 in ordinary conversation when you mean the moving air outside.
When to use 풍: Use 풍 when you want a more literary, compact, or set-expression style.
Side-by-side examples
- 바람이 세게 불어서 문이 흔들렸다.
(The wind was blowing hard, so the door shook.) - 강풍이 몰아치고 있다.
(A strong wind is blowing in.)
Register & nuance: 풍 is more formal and literary, while 바람 is the everyday neutral word.