Korean Dictionary
How to say "Soondae" in Korean
“Soondae” in Korean is 순대 (pronounced "Soondae").
순대
Soondae
Usage & Context
순대 is a popular Korean street food made from steamed intestines filled with glass noodles, vegetables, and sometimes blood. It is commonly sold at traditional markets and street stalls. Soondae is often eaten with tteokbokki and fish cake as a classic combination.
Example Sentence
시장에서 순대와 떡볶이를 같이 먹었어요.
I ate soondae and tteokbokki together at the market.
How to use 순대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Soondae” is 순대, romanized as Soondae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '순' (Soon), sounds like 'soon' in 'soon-to-be'. The second syllable, '대' (dae), sounds like 'dae' in 'Daejeon', similar to 'day' but with a slightly softer 'd' sound.
More Example Sentences
Recommending a classic Korean street food combination.
매운 떡볶이랑 순대 같이 먹으면 최고예요.
Eating spicy tteokbokki and soondae together is the best.
Sharing what you bought at a traditional market.
시장에서 갓 찐 순대를 사 왔어요.
I bought freshly steamed soondae from the market.
Suggesting a hangover remedy to a friend.
순대국밥은 해장으로 좋아요.
Soondaegukbap (soondae soup with rice) is good for a hangover.
Cultural Context
순대 (Soondae) is a popular Korean street food, often referred to as 'Korean blood sausage'. It's typically made by steaming pig or cow intestines stuffed with various ingredients like glass noodles, vegetables, and sometimes pig's blood. You'll find it at street stalls ('포장마차' - pojangmacha), traditional markets, and '분식집' (bunsikjip - snack food restaurants). It's commonly enjoyed with salt and pepper, or dipped in tteokbokki sauce, and is a quintessential part of the Korean street food experience.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
순대 한 접시
A plate of soondae
순대 볶음
Stir-fried soondae
매운 순대
Spicy soondae
Related Expressions
떡볶이
Tteokbokki
Spicy rice cakes
어묵
Eomuk
Fish cakes
분식
Bunsik
Korean snack food (general term)
순대국밥
Soondaegukbap
Soondae soup with rice
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