라면
ramyeon[ɾa̠mjʌ̹n]
The English phrase ramen noodles is 라면 (ramyeon) in Korean.
Did you know?
- Korean culture has a specific term 라면 먹고 갈래? which translates to 'Do you want to come in for ramen?' In modern slang, this is often a suggestive invitation similar to 'Netflix and chill'.
- The word 라면 is a loanword from the Japanese ラーメン, which itself comes from the Mandarin 拉麵.
- The most popular way to eat 라면 in Korea is to add a slice of American cheese or an egg to the broth to make it creamier.
Examples in context
- 저는 라면을 주문하겠습니다.I would like to order ramen noodles, please.
- 오늘 점심에 신라면 먹자!Let's have Shin Ramyun for lunch today!
- 라면은 정말 맛있어요.ramyeoneun jeongmal masisseoyo.Ramen noodles are really delicious.
- 어제 밤에 라면을 먹었어요.eoje bame ramyeoneul meogeosseoyo.I ate ramen noodles last night.
- 편의점에서 라면을 샀어요.pyeonijeomeseo ramyeoneul sasseoyo.I bought ramen noodles at the convenience store.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Jieun are deciding what to eat for a late-night snack.
- 도현 Do-hyeon지은 씨, 배고프지 않아요?Jieun ssi, baegopeuji anayo?Jieun, aren't you hungry?
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 조금 배고파요.Ne, jogeum baegopayo.Yes, I am a little hungry.
- 도현 Do-hyeon그럼 우리 라면 먹을까요?Geureom uri ramyeon meogeulkkayo?Then shall we eat ramen noodles?
- 지은 Ji-eun좋아요! 라면 먹어요.Joayo! Ramyeon meogeoyo.Sounds good! Let's eat ramen noodles.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 라면, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 라면, CC BY-SA 4.0.
