매운 라면
maeun ramyeon
Spicy noodles in Korean is 매운 라면 (maeun ramyeon).
The phrase 매운 라면 specifically refers to spicy instant ramen noodles. In a Korean context, the word 라면 (ramyeon) refers to instant ramen rather than fresh or restaurant-style ramen.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective 매운 (maeun), meaning 'spicy' and the noun 라면 (ramyeon), meaning 'ramen' or 'instant noodles'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, you may encounter the phrase 매운 짜장면 to describe spicy black bean noodles.
How do you pronounce it?
maeun ramyeon
Did you know?
- While 매운 means 'spicy', it is also used to describe the 'sharp' or 'stinging' sensation of cold wind on the skin.
- In Korea, there is a specific cultural phenomenon called 'ramyeon water' (라면물), where the precise amount of water used to boil the noodles is considered a critical skill for a good meal.
- A Korean person might describe your spicy noodles as 매콤하다 (maekom-hada) if the spice is pleasant and appetizing, rather than just using the basic word for 'spicy'.
Examples in context
- 선생님, 저는 매운 면을 좋아해요.Teacher, I like spicy noodles.
- 오늘 저녁에 친구들과 매운 라면을 먹을 거예요.Tonight, I will eat spicy noodles with my friends.
- 매운 라면을 좋아해요.maeun ramyeoneul joahaeyo.I like spicy noodles.
- 배고픈데 매운 라면 먹을까요?baegopunde maeun ramyeon meogeulkkayo?I'm hungry, shall we eat spicy noodles?
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hun are deciding what to eat for a late-night snack.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 매운 라면 어때요?Ji-hun ssi, maeun ramyeon eottaeyo?Ji-hun, how about spicy noodles?
- 지훈 Ji-hun좋아요! 저도 매운 라면 먹고 싶었어요.Joayo! Jeodo maeun ramyeon meokgo sipeosseoyo.Sounds good! I wanted to eat spicy noodles too.
- 지은 Ji-eun편의점에 매운 라면이 많아요.Pyeonijeome maeun ramyeoni manhayo.There are many spicy noodles at the convenience store.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그럼 지금 바로 가요.Geureom jigeum baro gayo.Then let's go right now.
