Korean Sound Words
Dingdong (딩동)
dingdong · sound word
What it means
A doorbell; on TV, the chime for a right answer.
When you'd use it
A delivery arriving, or saying “correct!” playfully.
Closest English
Ding-dong
Example
딩동! 치킨 왔다!Ding-dong! The chicken's here!
Frequently asked questions
What does 딩동 (dingdong) mean in Korean?
딩동 (dingdong) is a Korean sound word: a doorbell; on TV, the chime for a right answer.
What is 딩동 in English?
The closest English equivalent is “Ding-dong”.
When do Koreans say 딩동?
Typical use: a delivery arriving, or saying “correct!” playfully.
How do you use 딩동 in a sentence?
“딩동! 치킨 왔다!” means “Ding-dong! The chicken's here!”