Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Storm" in Korean: 폭풍
폭풍pokpung
Storm in Korean is 폭풍 (pokpung). 폭풍 is the Korean noun for storm; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans.
Describing conditions
폭풍이 심해요.pokpungi simhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 폭풍
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pokpung
/pʰok̚pʰuŋ/
폭풍 (pokpung) has 2 Hangul syllables. 폭풍 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Storm" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 폭풍pokpung | Storm Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 폭풍 예보pokpung yebo | storm forecast A useful combination with 폭풍. | A useful combination with 폭풍. |
| 폭풍을pokpungeul | Storm (as an object) Use 을 when 폭풍 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 폭풍 is the object of an action. |
How to use 폭풍 in real life
- 1Describing conditions
폭풍이 심해요.
pokpungi simhaeyo.
The storm is severe.
폭풍이 marks 폭풍 as the subject.
- 2Planning around weather
폭풍이 곧 그칠까요?
pokpungi got geuchilkkayo?
Will the storm stop soon?
폭풍이 marks 폭풍 as the subject.
- 3Explaining a delay
폭풍 때문에 늦었어요.
pokpung ttaemune neujeosseoyo.
I was late because of the storm.
폭풍 appears in a complete sentence for storm.
Mistakes English speakers make with 폭풍
Incorrect: 폭풍가 심해요.
Correct: 폭풍이 심해요.
When practicing storm, use the correct particle or copula after 폭풍; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 폭풍예요.
Correct: 폭풍이에요.
When practicing storm, when identifying something as 폭풍, use 폭풍이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
폭풍 is the Korean noun for storm; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans. The combination 폭풍 예보 (pokpung yebo) means storm forecast.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 폭풍
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
폭풍이 심해요.
pokpungi simhaeyo.
The storm is severe.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
폭풍이 곧 그칠까요?
pokpungi got geuchilkkayo?
Will the storm 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 "Storm" in Korean
What does 폭풍 mean in Korean?
Storm in Korean is 폭풍 (pokpung). 폭풍 is the Korean noun for storm; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans.
How do I use 폭풍 예보?
폭풍 예보 (pokpung yebo) means storm forecast. 폭풍 is the Korean noun for storm; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans.
Which object particle goes after 폭풍?
The object form is 폭풍을 because 폭풍 ends in a consonant.
How is 폭풍 pronounced?
폭풍 (pokpung) has 2 Hangul syllables. 폭풍 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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