English–Korean
“rice cake soup” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtteokkkuk
Example
어머니가 집에서 떡국을 끓여 주셨어요.eo meo ni ga chi be seo tteok kku geul kkeu ryeo chu syeo sseo yo
My mother cooked rice cake soup for me at home.
How to say “rice cake soup” in Korean
“Rice cake soup” in Korean is 떡국 (tteokkkuk).
A clear, savory soup with white rice-cake slices floating in it, closely associated with Korean New Year's celebrations.
Example sentences with 떡국
보통 설날에 떡국을 먹고 덕담을 나눠요.po tong seol la re tteok kku geul meok kko teok tta meul na nwo yo
People usually eat rice cake soup and exchange New Year's greetings on New Year's Day.
Tips for using 떡국
- Its appearance on the New Year's table signals a major Korean family holiday, making it useful in seasonal conversations.