Korean Dictionary
How to say "Makguksu" in Korean
“Makguksu” in Korean is 막국수 (pronounced "makguksu").
막국수
makguksu
Usage & Context
Makguksu is a cold buckwheat noodle dish from Gangwon Province, typically served with a spicy or savory broth. It is a signature dish of the Chuncheon region along with dakgalbi.
Example Sentence
막국수는 메밀로 만든 차가운 국수 요리다.
Makguksu is a cold noodle dish made from buckwheat.
How to use 막국수 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Makguksu” is 막국수, romanized as makguksu.
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 막국수.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Mak-guk-soo." "Mak" sounds like "mock" or "mahk." "Guk" is like "gook" in "cookie" but with a harder 'g' and a short 'oo' sound. "Soo" is like "soo" in "soon."
More Example Sentences
Expressing a preference for a refreshing dish during hot weather.
더운 여름엔 시원한 막국수가 최고지!
In hot summer, cool makguksu is the best!
Giving a travel recommendation for local specialties.
춘천 가면 닭갈비랑 막국수는 꼭 먹어야 해.
If you go to Chuncheon, you must eat dakgalbi and makguksu.
Giving a tip on how to best enjoy the dish.
막국수에 식초랑 겨자 좀 더 넣어서 먹어봐.
Try adding more vinegar and mustard to your makguksu.
Cultural Context
Makguksu is a refreshing cold buckwheat noodle dish, a specialty of Gangwon Province, particularly Chuncheon. It's often served with a spicy, tangy sauce or a clear, savory broth, sometimes with kimchi, cucumber, and a boiled egg. It's a popular dish to cool down with during the hot Korean summer and is famously paired with dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) in Chuncheon.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 막국수 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
막국수 한 그릇 주세요.
Please give me one bowl of makguksu.
막국수 곱빼기로 주세요.
Please give me a large portion of makguksu.
막국수랑 닭갈비 같이 먹으면 맛있어.
Makguksu and dakgalbi taste good together.
Related Expressions
냉면
naengmyeon
Cold noodles (another popular cold noodle dish, usually wheat or sweet potato starch)
비빔국수
bibim guksu
Spicy mixed noodles (general term for mixed noodles)
메밀
memil
Buckwheat (the main ingredient of makguksu)
춘천 닭갈비
Chuncheon dakgalbi
Chuncheon-style spicy stir-fried chicken (often eaten with makguksu)
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