Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sundaeguk" in Korean
“Sundaeguk” in Korean is 순대국 (pronounced "sundaeguk").
순대국
sundaeguk
Usage & Context
Sundaeguk is a hearty Korean soup made with sundae (blood sausage), pork, and various organs in a rich broth. It is a popular comfort food at street stalls and small local restaurants.
Example Sentence
순대국은 든든하게 배를 채워주는 서민 음식이다.
Sundaeguk is a hearty dish for ordinary people that fills the stomach.
How to use 순대국 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sundaeguk” is 순대국, romanized as sundaeguk.
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 순대국.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "sun," sounds like "soon" in "moon." "Dae" sounds like the English word "day." "Guk" sounds like "gook" in "book" or "cook," with a hard 'g' sound. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on "dae."
More Example Sentences
Discussing hangover remedies with friends.
해장으로 뜨끈한 순대국 한 그릇이면 최고지!
A hot bowl of sundaeguk is the best for a hangover!
Recommending a favorite restaurant.
이 집 순대국은 국물이 진하고 순대도 쫄깃해서 자주 와요.
This place's sundaeguk has a rich broth and chewy sundae, so I come often.
Customizing a dish at a restaurant.
순대국에 들깨가루랑 다대기 좀 더 넣어주세요.
Please add more perilla powder and spicy seasoning paste to my sundaeguk.
Cultural Context
Sundaeguk is a beloved comfort food, especially popular as a hearty meal or a hangover cure (해장국, haejangguk). It's often found in specialized restaurants or street stalls (포장마차, pojangmacha). While the idea of blood sausage might be intimidating to some, it's a very common and cherished dish in Korea, known for its rich, savory broth and various pork parts. Many people customize it with perilla powder, spicy seasoning (다대기), and salted shrimp (새우젓).
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 순대국 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
순대국 먹으러 갈까?
Shall we go eat sundaeguk?
순대국에 밥 말아 먹다
to eat sundaeguk with rice mixed in
얼큰한 순대국
spicy sundaeguk
Related Expressions
순대
sundae
Korean blood sausage
국밥
gukbap
soup with rice
돼지국밥
dwaejigukbap
pork soup with rice (similar concept)
해장국
haejangguk
hangover soup
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