Korean

폭우
Meaning: heavy rain; downpour; torrential rain
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

어젯밤 쏟아진 폭우로 인해 도로가 침수되었다.
The road was flooded due to the heavy rain that poured last night.
폭우로 인해 지면이 이상으로 변했다.
Due to the heavy rain, the ground turned into a mud-like state.
폭우로 인하여 도로가 막혔습니다.
Because of the heavy rain, the road was blocked.
계속된 폭우로 강물의 수위가 위험한 수준까지 높아졌다.
Due to continued heavy rain, the river's water level has risen to a dangerous level.
갑작스러운 폭우로 지하 주차장이 침수되었다.
The underground parking lot was flooded due to the sudden heavy rain.

Usage Notes

Describes rain that falls suddenly and with great force or in large quantities.

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