Korean Dictionary
How to say "Spring Rain" in Korean
“Spring Rain” in Korean is 봄비 (pronounced "Bombi").
봄비
Bombi
Usage & Context
봄비 is gentle spring rain that nourishes crops and heralds the arrival of warmer weather in Korea. It is a beloved poetic image in Korean literature and music. 봄비 showers are generally welcomed as they help flowers bloom after winter.
Example Sentence
봄비가 내리면 꽃이 더 빨리 피어요.
When spring rain falls, flowers bloom faster.
How to use 봄비 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Spring Rain” is 봄비, romanized as Bombi.
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 봄비.
Pronunciation Guide
For 봄비 (Bombi): 'Bom' is like 'bomb' without the final 'b' sound, just the 'm'. 'Bi' is like 'bee'.
More Example Sentences
Describing the effect of rain.
촉촉한 봄비가 내려서 땅이 부드러워졌어요.
Gentle spring rain fell, making the ground soft.
Evoking a mood.
봄비 내리는 날에는 따뜻한 차 한 잔이 생각나요.
On a day with spring rain, I think of a warm cup of tea.
Observing nature's cycle.
봄비 덕분에 새싹들이 돋아나기 시작했어요.
Thanks to the spring rain, new sprouts have started to emerge.
Cultural Context
'봄비' (Bombi) holds a special, often poetic, place in Korean culture. Unlike the heavy summer monsoon rains (장마, jangma), spring rain is typically gentle and welcomed as it helps the earth awaken after winter, nourishing crops and bringing flowers to bloom. It's frequently featured in Korean literature, songs, and dramas as a symbol of renewal, freshness, and sometimes a touch of melancholy or nostalgia. People often appreciate the sound and sight of bombi.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
봄비가 촉촉하게 내려요.
The spring rain is falling gently.
봄비 소리가 참 좋네요.
The sound of spring rain is really nice.
봄비가 오고 나면 더 따뜻해질 거예요.
It will get warmer after the spring rain.
Related Expressions
장마
jangma
Monsoon season rain (heavy summer rain)
소나기
sonagi
Shower (sudden, brief rain)
가을비
gaeulbi
Autumn rain
눈
nun
Snow (winter precipitation)
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