thunder
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This word describes thunder rumbling in the sky and can also refer to the sound itself.
thunder
It describes the rumbling or crashing sound of thunder, either as an event or as the sound itself.
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แมวตกใจเสียงฟ้าร้อง mɛɛw tòk cay sǐaŋ fáarɔ́ɔŋ The cat was startled by the sound of thunder. แมวตกใจเสียงฟ้าร้อง details
Learning notes
Explanation
ฟ้า means “sky,” and ร้อง means “cry out” or “make a vocal sound.” Thinking of the sky making a sound can help you remember the expression. ฟ้าร้อง can stand alone to mean “It's thundering.” Although listed here as a verb, it also has a noun use, as in กลัวฟ้าร้อง, “be afraid of thunder.” Both uses are grouped into one sense. เสียงฟ้าร้อง explicitly refers to the sound of thunder. Add ดัง, meaning “loud,” to describe its volume.
Usage
Use it to describe stormy weather, mention thunder in the distance, or talk about someone being startled by or afraid of thunder. It is an everyday expression.
Caution
ฟ้าแลบ refers to lightning flashing, and ฟ้าผ่า refers to lightning striking. ฟ้าร้อง concerns the sound of thunder and does not imply that lightning has struck nearby.