라면 먹고 갈래?
ramyeon meokgo gallae?
The English phrase "netflix and chill" can be expressed in Korean as 라면 먹고 갈래? (ramyeon meokgo gallae?)
The phrase 라면 먹고 갈래? is the Korean cultural equivalent of "netflix and chill." It is used as a suggestive invitation to a person's home that implies a desire for sexual activity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 라면 먹고 갈래? literally translates to "Do you want to eat ramen and then go?"
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
It should only be used with people of equal or lower social status or in a romantic context.
How do you pronounce it?
ramyeon meokgo gallae?
Did you know?
- The word 라면 comes from the Japanese word ラーメン, which itself originated from the Mandarin word 拉麵.
- Because 라면 is a quick and cheap meal, it represents the 'low pressure' excuse used to get someone into a private space.
- In Korea, the invitation for 'ramen' is so well known that it can be used as a playful joke or a meme even when no food is actually involved.
Examples in context
- 라면 먹고 갈래?ramyeon meokgo gallae?Do you want to come over for some ramen?
- 그냥 라면 먹고 갈래?geunyang ramyeon meokgo gallae?Do you just want to come over for ramen?
- 우리 집에서 라면 먹고 갈래?uri jipeseo ramyeon meokgo gallae?Do you want to come to my house for ramen?
Example conversation
Jihoon and Minji are walking home together after a date.
- 지훈 Ji-hun벌써 시간이 이렇게 됐네. 라면 먹고 갈래?beolsseo sigani ireoke dwaenne. ramyeon meokgo gallae?It's already this late. Do you want to come over for ramen?
- 민지 Min-ji정말 라면만 먹는 거 맞지?jeongmal ramyeonman meokneun geo matji?We're really just eating ramen, right?
- 지훈 Ji-hun그럼, 그냥 편하게 쉬자고.geureom, geunyang pyeonhage swijago.Of course, I just mean let's relax.
- 민지 Min-ji좋아, 들어갈게.joa, deureogalge.Okay, I'll come in.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 갈래, 라면, CC BY-SA 4.0.
