Korean Dictionary
How to say "Stormy" in Korean
“Stormy” in Korean is 폭풍우가 치는 (pronounced "pokpungu-ga chineun").
폭풍우가 치는
pokpungu-ga chineun
Usage & Context
Describes severe weather with strong winds and heavy rain. Storms can be dangerous and often lead to weather alerts in Korea. People prepare by securing outdoor items.
Example Sentence
폭풍우 경보가 발령되었어요.
A storm warning has been issued.
How to use 폭풍우가 치는 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Stormy” is 폭풍우가 치는, romanized as pokpungu-ga chineun.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'POK-pung-oo-ga CHI-neun' — '폭풍우' is 'pok-pung-oo' (three quick beats), and '치는' is 'chi-neun' with a light 'ch'. The 'ㄱ' in 폭 is unreleased before the 'ㅍ'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a coastal storm
폭풍우가 치는 바다는 정말 무서워요.
The sea during a storm is really scary.
News about a typhoon approaching
폭풍우가 쳐서 어선들이 항구로 돌아왔어요.
Because of the storm, the fishing boats returned to port.
Preparing emergency supplies
폭풍우가 치는 밤에는 정전될 수도 있어요.
Power can go out on stormy nights.
Cultural Context
Korea's stormy season peaks in late summer when 태풍 (typhoons) from the Pacific sweep up past 제주 and 부산 — the Korea Meteorological Administration names and tracks each storm, and 재난 안전 문자 (emergency alerts) blast every phone on the peninsula. The word 폭풍우 combines 폭풍 (violent wind) with 우 (rain), so it specifically means a rain-and-wind storm, not just a dust storm. Beyond weather, '폭풍' is slang for 'a ton of' — e.g. '폭풍 흡입' means to eat voraciously.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
폭풍우가 몰아쳐요.
The storm is raging.
폭풍우 때문에 밖에 못 나가요.
I can't go out because of the storm.
태풍이 와요.
A typhoon is coming.
Related Expressions
태풍
Taepung
Typhoon
천둥번개
Cheondungbeongae
Thunder and lightning
호우경보
Houkyeongbo
Heavy-rain warning
폭풍 전야
Pokpung jeonya
The calm before the storm
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