Korean Dictionary
How to say "Toranguk" in Korean
“Toranguk” in Korean is 토란국 (pronounced "toranguk").
토란국
toranguk
Usage & Context
Toranguk is a traditional Korean soup made with taro root and beef broth. It is a classic autumn and Chuseok holiday dish, symbolizing the harvest season.
Example Sentence
추석에 토란국을 끓여 조상에게 차례를 지낸다.
Toranguk is cooked for Chuseok to hold ancestral rites.
How to use 토란국 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Toranguk” is 토란국, romanized as toranguk.
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 토란국.
Pronunciation Guide
토 (to) sounds like 'toe.' 란 (ran) sounds like 'rahn' in 'run,' but with a slightly more open 'a' sound. 국 (guk) sounds like 'gook' in 'book,' but with a harder 'g' sound. The pronunciation is smooth, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable of each word part.
More Example Sentences
Discussing traditional Chuseok holiday preparations.
추석 차례상에는 토란국이 빠질 수 없죠.
Toranguk is indispensable for the Chuseok ancestral rites table.
Expressing a feeling of comfort from a home-cooked meal.
어머니가 끓여주신 토란국은 언제 먹어도 속이 편안해요.
My mother's toranguk always makes me feel comfortable inside, no matter when I eat it.
Explaining the seasonal appeal of toranguk.
토란국은 가을에 제철인 토란으로 끓여서 더 맛있어요.
Toranguk is even more delicious when made with taro, which is in season in autumn.
Cultural Context
Toranguk is a traditional Korean soup made with taro root (토란) and beef broth, often seasoned with soy sauce. It's a quintessential autumn dish, deeply associated with Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), where it's a mandatory item for ancestral rites (차례). Taro has a unique, slightly slimy texture and a mild, earthy flavor that becomes creamy when cooked in the soup. It's considered a comforting and nutritious soup, symbolizing the bounty of the harvest season and a connection to tradition.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 토란국 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
토란국 끓이는 법
How to cook toranguk
추석 토란국
Chuseok toranguk
가을 제철 토란
Autumn seasonal taro
Related Expressions
추석
Chuseok
Korean Thanksgiving holiday
차례
charye
Ancestral rites
소고기뭇국
sogogimutguk
Beef and radish soup
국
guk
Soup (general term)
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