Korean Dictionary
How to say "Double Rainbow" in Korean
“Double Rainbow” in Korean is 쌍무지개 (pronounced "Ssangmujigae").
쌍무지개
Ssangmujigae
Usage & Context
쌍무지개 (double rainbow) is a rare and exciting weather phenomenon in Korea that causes great excitement when spotted. Koreans consider seeing a double rainbow extremely lucky. Photos of double rainbows frequently go viral on Korean social media.
Example Sentence
하늘에 쌍무지개가 떠서 모두들 사진을 찍었어요.
Everyone took photos when a double rainbow appeared in the sky.
How to use 쌍무지개 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Double Rainbow” is 쌍무지개, romanized as Ssangmujigae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
쌍 (ssang) sounds like 'ssahng' with a tense 's' and 'ah' like in 'father', ending with 'ng'. 무 (mu) is like 'moo' as in a cow's sound. 지 (ji) sounds like 'jee' as in 'jeep'. 개 (gae) is similar to 'gay'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Sharing a personal experience with a friend.
비 온 뒤 하늘에 쌍무지개가 떴어요. 정말 아름다웠죠!
A double rainbow appeared in the sky after the rain. It was truly beautiful!
Humorously linking a superstition to personal gain.
쌍무지개를 보면 행운이 온다고 하던데, 로또라도 사야겠어요.
They say good luck comes if you see a double rainbow, I should buy a lottery ticket.
Asking a colleague about a shared natural phenomenon.
어제 저녁 노을과 함께 쌍무지개가 보이던데, 사진 찍으셨어요?
I saw a double rainbow with the sunset yesterday evening, did you take a picture?
Cultural Context
In Korea, seeing a 쌍무지개 (double rainbow) is widely considered a sign of great luck and good fortune. It's a rare and exciting event that often leads to people taking photos and sharing them enthusiastically on social media, where they frequently go viral. The beauty and rarity of a double rainbow make it a cherished sight, often associated with positive omens and a sense of wonder.
Editorial note
We review entries like 쌍무지개 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
쌍무지개가 뜨다
A double rainbow appears
쌍무지개를 보다
To see a double rainbow
쌍무지개처럼 아름답다
Beautiful like a double rainbow
Related Expressions
무지개
Mujigae
Rainbow
행운
Haengun
Good luck
아름답다
Areumdapda
To be beautiful
희귀하다
Huigwihada
To be rare
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