English–Korean

“thunder” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheondung

Example

비 올 때 천둥이 자주 친다.pi ol ttae cheon dung i cha ju chin da

Thunder often rumbles when it rains.

Illustration for 천둥 (thunder)

How to say “thunder” in Korean

“Thunder” in Korean is 천둥 (cheondung).

A deep, rolling sound that spreads through the sky during a storm.

Full entry for 천둥: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 천둥

회의 중 갑자기 천둥 소리가 들려 모두 놀랐다.hoe ui chung kap jja gi cheon dung so ri ga teul lyeo mo du nol lat tta

During the meeting, everyone was startled when they suddenly heard thunder.

Tips for using 천둥

  • English uses thunder for the sound, while lightning names the flash, so the two weather words stay separate.

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