우레

Korean

Etymology 1

Native Korean for thunder

Noun

우레 (ure)

1. thunder

Alternative forms

• 우뢰 (uroe)

Synonyms

• 천둥 (天動, cheondung)

Related terms

• 울음 (urEum) cry
• 우렁차다 (ureong-chada) to be thunderous

Usage notes

• 우레가 울다 (ure-ga ulda) The thunder rolls.

Etymology 2

Native Korean for birdcall

Noun

우레 (ure)

1. birdcall