Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kongnamul Guk" in Korean
“Kongnamul Guk” in Korean is 콩나물국 (pronounced "kongnamul guk").
콩나물국
kongnamul guk
Usage & Context
Kongnamul guk is a light Korean soup made with soybean sprouts. It is a common breakfast soup and a popular hangover remedy in Korea due to its cleansing, refreshing properties.
Example Sentence
콩나물국은 해장에 좋은 국으로 알려져 있다.
Kongnamul guk is known as a good hangover soup.
How to use 콩나물국 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kongnamul Guk” is 콩나물국, romanized as kongnamul guk.
Usage tip
Use this word with ordering phrases, taste descriptions, and polite requests when speaking in a restaurant.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 콩나물국.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Kong-na-mul Guk." "Kong" sounds like "kong" (as in "King Kong"). "Na" is like "nah." "Mul" is like "mool" (as in "pool"). "Guk" is like "gook" but with a softer 'g' and a short 'oo' sound, similar to "book."
More Example Sentences
Making a hangover remedy.
어제 술을 너무 많이 마셔서 아침에 콩나물국을 끓여 먹었어요.
I drank too much last night, so I made kongnamul guk this morning.
Seeking comfort food for illness.
감기 기운이 있을 때 따뜻한 콩나물국 한 그릇이면 속이 풀려요.
When I feel a cold coming on, a warm bowl of kongnamul guk soothes me.
Appreciating homemade food.
엄마가 끓여주신 콩나물국은 언제 먹어도 시원하고 맛있어.
The kongnamul guk my mom makes is always refreshing and delicious, no matter when I eat it.
Cultural Context
Kongnamul guk is a quintessential Korean comfort food, especially renowned as a hangover remedy (해장국, haejangguk). The soybean sprouts (kongnamul) are believed to help detoxify the body. It's a light, refreshing, and often mildly spicy soup, perfect for breakfast or when you need something simple and soothing. Many Koreans have fond memories of their mothers or grandmothers making this soup.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 콩나물국 inside ordering situations, because the natural Korean phrase often includes a polite request ending.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
콩나물국 끓이다
to boil/make kongnamul guk
시원한 콩나물국
refreshing kongnamul guk (Korean "siwonhada" means refreshing/cool, often used for soups)
해장에 최고
best for hangovers
Related Expressions
해장국
haejangguk
hangover soup (kongnamul guk is a type of haejangguk)
콩나물
kongnamul
soybean sprouts (main ingredient)
국
guk
soup (general term for Korean soup)
김치콩나물국
kimchi kongnamul guk
kimchi soybean sprout soup (spicier variant)
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