Korean Proverbs
누워서 떡 먹기
nuwoseo tteok meokgi
Word for word
“Eating rice cake lying down.”
What it means
Something extremely easy.
When you'd say it
Shrugging off a task you can do with your eyes closed.
Closest English saying
A piece of cake.
Example
이 정도 퍼즐은 누워서 떡 먹기지.A puzzle like this? Rice cake lying down.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Korean proverb “누워서 떡 먹기” mean?
“누워서 떡 먹기” (nuwoseo tteok meokgi) is a Korean proverb: something extremely easy.
What is the literal translation of “누워서 떡 먹기”?
Word for word, it says: “Eating rice cake lying down.”
When do Koreans say “누워서 떡 먹기”?
Typical use: shrugging off a task you can do with your eyes closed.
Is there an English saying like “누워서 떡 먹기”?
Yes — the English saying “A piece of cake” is close in meaning.
How do you use “누워서 떡 먹기” in a sentence?
“이 정도 퍼즐은 누워서 떡 먹기지.” means “A puzzle like this? Rice cake lying down.”