Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Lightning" in Korean: 번개
번개beongae
Lightning in Korean is 번개 (beongae). 번개 is the Korean noun for lightning; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans.
Describing conditions
번개가 심해요.beongaega simhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 번개
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beongae
/pʌnkɛ/
번개 (beongae) has 2 Hangul syllables. 번개 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Lightning" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 번개beongae | Lightning Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 번개 예보beongae yebo | lightning forecast A useful combination with 번개. | A useful combination with 번개. |
| 번개를beongaereul | Lightning (as an object) Use 를 when 번개 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 번개 is the object of an action. |
How to use 번개 in real life
- 1Describing conditions
번개가 심해요.
beongaega simhaeyo.
The lightning is severe.
번개가 marks 번개 as the subject.
- 2Planning around weather
번개가 곧 그칠까요?
beongaega got geuchilkkayo?
Will the lightning stop soon?
번개가 marks 번개 as the subject.
- 3Explaining a delay
번개 때문에 늦었어요.
beongae ttaemune neujeosseoyo.
I was late because of the lightning.
번개 appears in a complete sentence for lightning.
Mistakes English speakers make with 번개
Incorrect: 번개이 심해요.
Correct: 번개가 심해요.
When practicing lightning, use the correct particle or copula after 번개; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 번개이에요.
Correct: 번개예요.
When practicing lightning, when identifying something as 번개, use 번개예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
번개 is the Korean noun for lightning; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans. The combination 번개 예보 (beongae yebo) means lightning forecast.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 번개
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
번개가 심해요.
beongaega simhaeyo.
The lightning is severe.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
번개가 곧 그칠까요?
beongaega got geuchilkkayo?
Will the lightning stop soon?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lightning" in Korean
What does 번개 mean in Korean?
Lightning in Korean is 번개 (beongae). 번개 is the Korean noun for lightning; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans.
How do I use 번개 예보?
번개 예보 (beongae yebo) means lightning forecast. 번개 is the Korean noun for lightning; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans.
Which object particle goes after 번개?
The object form is 번개를 because 번개 ends in a vowel.
How is 번개 pronounced?
번개 (beongae) has 2 Hangul syllables. 번개 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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