Korean word

국수

Pronunciation

Romanizationkukssu

Meaning

  • nounnoodles

Example

국수 한 그릇 주세요.kuk ssu han keu reut chu se yo

Please give me a bowl of noodles.

Illustration for 국수 (noodles)

More examples

더운 날에는 냉국수가 잘 어울려요.teo un na re neun naeng guk ssu ga chal eo ul lyeo yo

Cold noodles are a good choice on hot days.

Core concept

A bowl of slender boiled wheat noodles.

Common phrases

  • 냉국수 한 그릇naeng guk ssu han keu reut

    a bowl of cold noodles

  • 국수 먹다kuk ssu meok tta

    eat noodles

  • 국수집kuk ssu jip

    noodle restaurant

Similar words

면myeon: A general term for noodle foods of many kinds.
냉면naengmyeon: A Korean noodle dish served in chilled broth or with spicy sauce.
라면ramyeon: Packaged dried noodles made into a quick meal by boiling.
당면tangmyeon: Clear, chewy noodles made from sweet potato starch.

Definition in Korean

국수는 밀가루로 만든 가는 면을 삶아 만든 음식을 이르는 말이다.kuk ssu neun mil ga ru ro man deun ka neun myeo neul sal ma man deun eum si geul i reu neun ma ri da

Word origin

The word is a traditional native Korean name for thin wheat noodles, although its earlier linguistic history is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • When ordering food in Korean, knowing this word makes noodle dishes easier to spot on menus and signs.

Opposites

Related words

  • 칼국수kalgukssuknife-cut noodlesnoun
  • 비빔국수pibimgukssumixed noodlesnoun
  • 막국수makkkukssubuckwheat noodlesnoun

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