Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cloud" in Korean
“Cloud” in Korean is 구름 (pronounced "Gureum").
구름
Gureum
Usage & Context
Water vapor formations in the sky. 뭉게구름 (puffy cumulus clouds), 먹구름 (dark storm clouds). Clear blue skies with white clouds (구름 한 점 없는 파란 하늘, a perfectly clear blue sky) are a common poetic description of perfect autumn weather. Clouds are frequently used in Korean poetry and song lyrics for romance.
Example Sentence
하늘에 하얀 구름이 두둥실 떠있어요.
White clouds are floating gently in the sky.
How to use 구름 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cloud” is 구름, romanized as Gureum.
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Gu,' sounds like 'goo' (as in 'goose'). The second syllable, 'reum,' sounds like 'room' but with a softer 'r' sound, similar to the 'r' in 'baram.' The stress is on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Describing perfectly clear weather.
오늘 하늘에 구름 한 점 없이 맑아요.
The sky is clear today, without a single cloud.
Predicting rain based on the sky.
먹구름이 몰려오는 걸 보니 비가 올 것 같아요.
Dark clouds are gathering, so it looks like it's going to rain.
Describing a view from an airplane.
비행기에서 내려다보니 구름이 마치 양털 같았어요.
Looking down from the airplane, the clouds looked like sheep's wool.
Cultural Context
구름 often carries poetic and romantic connotations in Korean culture. '구름 한 점 없는 파란 하늘' (gureum han jeom eomneun paran haneul - a perfectly clear blue sky) is a classic description of beautiful autumn weather, often associated with pleasant memories or feelings. In K-dramas, clouds might symbolize dreams, fleeting moments, or even obstacles. The phrase '구름 위를 걷는 기분' (gureum wireul geotneun gibun - feeling like walking on clouds) is a common expression to describe extreme happiness or euphoria.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
구름이 끼다
Clouds gather/form
구름이 걷히다
Clouds clear up
구름 위를 걷는 기분
Feeling like walking on clouds (euphoric)
Related Expressions
뭉게구름
mungegeureum
Puffy cumulus clouds
먹구름
meokgureum
Dark storm clouds
하늘
haneul
Sky
안개
angae
Fog, mist
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