구름
gureum[kuɾɯm]
The English word "clouds" is translated into Korean as 구름 (gureum).
구름 refers to the visible masses of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.
How do you pronounce it?
gureum
Did you know?
- The word for dark rain clouds, 먹구름, is actually named after the traditional black ink used by calligraphers.
- In Korean folklore, certain types of 구름 were believed to be the mounts used by Taoist immortals and mountain spirits to travel between worlds.
- Traditional Korean art often uses 구름 to represent a physical and spiritual barrier between the human world and the realm of gods or kings.
Examples in context
- 구름 개다(Of clouds) to be clearedThis sentence shows the phrase used to describe clouds clearing.
- 구름 덮이다To be covered with cloudsThis sentence shows the phrase used to describe being covered by clouds.
- 오늘은 구름이 많습니다.Today, there are a lot of clouds.
- 비가 그친 후에 구름이 걷힐 것입니다.The clouds will clear up after the rain stops.
- 오늘은 오후에 구름이 생겼어.Some clouds appeared in the afternoon today.
- 하늘에 구름이 많아요.haneure gureumi manayo.There are many clouds in the sky.
Example conversation
Subin and Dohyun are looking at the sky together.
- 수빈 Su-bin저 구름 좀 봐요.jeo gureum jom bwayo.Look at that cloud.
- 도현 Do-hyeon진짜 강아지처럼 생겼네요.jinja gangajicheoreom saenggyeotneyo.It really looks like a puppy.
- 수빈 Su-bin구름 모양이 정말 신기해요.gureum moyangi jeongmal singihayeo.The shape of the cloud is really amazing.
- 도현 Do-hyeon그러게요, 정말 귀여워요.geureogeyo, jeongmal gwiyeowoyo.I agree, it's really cute.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 구름, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
