Korean Dictionary
How to say “Seaweed Soup (Birthday Soup)” in Korean
미역국
miyeokguk
BeginnerHolidays & Festivals
Usage & Context
미역국 is a nutritious Korean seaweed soup traditionally eaten on birthdays as Korean mothers eat it after childbirth for its health benefits. Eating 미역국 on your birthday is a deeply ingrained Korean custom connecting individuals to their mother's sacrifice. Interestingly failing an exam in Korea is colloquially described as 미역국을 먹었다 referencing the slippery seaweed.
Example Sentence
한국에서는 생일에 미역국을 꼭 먹어요.
In Korea you always eat seaweed soup on your birthday.
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