How to Say "Thunder" in Korean

In Korean, "thunder" is 천둥 (cheondung).

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천둥

cheondung

Letter by letter: 천둥

Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 천둥 is made of.

BlockLettersSounds
천ㅊ + ㅓ + ㄴㅊ ch, ㅓ eo, ㄴ n (at the end)
둥ㄷ + ㅜ + ㅇㄷ d / t, ㅜ u, ㅇ ng (at the end)

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How to type it

On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:

CㅊJㅓSㄴEㄷNㅜDㅇ

Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "thunder" in Korean?

천둥 (cheondung).

How do you pronounce 천둥?

It sounds like "cheondung".

Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20