Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hail" in Korean
“Hail” in Korean is 우박 (pronounced "Ubak").
우박
Ubak
Usage & Context
Pellets of ice falling during thunderstorms. 우박이 내리다 (hail falls). Though not frequent, hail can damage crops and vehicles in Korea. Summer thunderstorm season (뇌우) occasionally brings hail. Farmers are particularly vulnerable to hail damage during growing seasons, making it an important weather concern.
Example Sentence
우박이 내려서 차 지붕에 흠집이 생겼어요.
Hail fell and left dents on the car roof.
How to use 우박 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hail” is 우박, romanized as Ubak.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 우박.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "Ubak" as "Oo-bahk." The 'ㅜ' (u) is like the 'oo' in 'moon', and 'ㅏ' (a) is like the 'a' in 'father'. The 'ㅂ' (b) is a soft 'b' sound, and the 'ㄱ' (k) at the end of the syllable is a soft 'k' sound, almost silent. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Recounting an unexpected weather event while driving.
갑자기 우박이 쏟아져서 차를 급히 세웠어요.
Suddenly hail poured down, so I quickly pulled over the car.
Discussing news about agricultural impact.
어제 우박이 많이 내려서 농작물 피해가 심하다고 해요.
They say there was severe crop damage yesterday because a lot of hail fell.
Describing a sensory experience during a hailstorm.
우박 소리가 너무 커서 깜짝 놀랐어요.
The sound of the hail was so loud I was startled.
Cultural Context
While not an everyday occurrence, '우박' can be quite dramatic when it happens in Korea, especially during summer thunderstorms. News channels often report on '우박 피해' (ubak pihae - hail damage), particularly concerning agricultural crops like fruit orchards or vegetable fields, which can suffer significant losses. People might also share videos on social media of large hailstones falling, sometimes comparing them to marbles or even golf balls, highlighting the unexpected and sometimes destructive nature of this weather phenomenon.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
우박 폭풍
Hailstorm
우박 맞다
To be hit by hail
우박 크기
Hail size
Related Expressions
우박이 내리다
Ubak-i naerida
Hail falls
우박 피해
Ubak pihae
Hail damage
소나기
Sonagi
Shower, sudden rain (often accompanies hail)
천둥번개
Cheondungbeongae
Thunderstorm (often accompanies hail)
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