Korean

Alternative forms

• 우뢰 (uroe, “thunder”), from the erroneous etymological association with 우뢰 (雨雷, uroe)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /uɾe̞/
• Phonetic hangeul: 우레

Noun

우레 • ‎(ure)

1. thunder

   우레가 울다‎ ― ure-ga ulda ― The thunder rolls.

Synonyms

• 천둥 (天動, cheondung, “thunder”)

Related terms

• 울음 (ureum, “cry”)
• 우렁차다 (ureongchada, “to be thunderous”)

Etymology 2

Also from 울— (ul-, “to cry”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈuːɾe̞/
• Phonetic hangeul: 우:레

Noun

우레 • ‎(ure)

1. birdcall