rainbow vs lightning in Korean

무지개vs번개

rainbow

무지개rainbow

A rainbow (무지개) is a colorful arc you can sometimes see in the sky after rain. People use this word when talking about weather, nature, and colors. You can say you saw a rainbow, took a picture of it, or drew one.

When to use rainbow
lightning

번개lightning

번개 means lightning, the bright light you see in the sky during a storm. People use it when talking about stormy weather, thunder, and staying safe outside. You can use it in simple sentences about seeing lightning or feeling afraid of it.

When to use lightning

How they differ

rainbow (무지개) and lightning (번개) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “rainbow” when A rainbow (무지개) is a colorful arc you can sometimes see in the sky after rain. People use this word when talking about weather, nature, a… Use “lightning” when 번개 means lightning, the bright light you see in the sky during a storm. People use it when talking about stormy weather, thunder, and sta…