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"Thunder" in Korean: 천둥
천둥cheondung
Thunder in Korean is 천둥 (cheondung). 천둥 is the Korean noun for thunder; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans.
An everyday statement
천둥 소리가 들려요.cheondung soriga deullyeoyo.
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How to pronounce 천둥
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cheondung
/tɕʰʌntuŋ/
천둥 (cheondung) has 2 Hangul syllables. 천둥 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Thunder" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 천둥cheondung | Thunder Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 천둥 예보cheondung yebo | thunder forecast A useful combination with 천둥. | A useful combination with 천둥. |
| 천둥을cheondungeul | Thunder (as an object) Use 을 when 천둥 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 천둥 is the object of an action. |
How to use 천둥 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
천둥 소리가 들려요.
cheondung soriga deullyeoyo.
I hear thunder.
This sentence uses 천둥 in the thunder sense.
- 2A different situation
밤에 천둥이 쳤어요.
bame cheondungi chyeosseoyo.
There was thunder at night.
This sentence uses 천둥 in the thunder sense.
- 3A useful question or update
천둥 때문에 놀랐어요.
cheondung ttaemune nollasseoyo.
I was startled by the thunder.
This sentence uses 천둥 in the thunder sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 천둥
Incorrect: 밤에 천둥가 쳤어요.
Correct: 밤에 천둥이 쳤어요.
When practicing thunder, use the correct particle or copula after 천둥; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 천둥예요.
Correct: 천둥이에요.
When practicing thunder, when identifying something as 천둥, use 천둥이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
천둥 is the Korean noun for thunder; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans. The combination 천둥 예보 (cheondung yebo) means thunder forecast.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 천둥
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
천둥 소리가 들려요.
cheondung soriga deullyeoyo.
I hear thunder.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
밤에 천둥이 쳤어요.
bame cheondungi chyeosseoyo.
There was thunder at night.
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 "Thunder" in Korean
What does 천둥 mean in Korean?
Thunder in Korean is 천둥 (cheondung). 천둥 is the Korean noun for thunder; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans.
How do I use 천둥 예보?
천둥 예보 (cheondung yebo) means thunder forecast. 천둥 is the Korean noun for thunder; 예보 describes a forecast; 때문에 connects this condition to a change in plans.
Which object particle goes after 천둥?
The object form is 천둥을 because 천둥 ends in a consonant.
How is 천둥 pronounced?
천둥 (cheondung) has 2 Hangul syllables. 천둥 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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