Korean Sound Words
Hururuk (후루룩)
hururuk · sound word
What it means
Slurping noodles or soup in one go.
When you'd use it
Eating ramyeon — in Korea slurping noodles isn't rude.
Closest English
Slurp
Example
라면을 후루룩 먹었다.I slurped down the ramyeon.
Frequently asked questions
What does 후루룩 (hururuk) mean in Korean?
후루룩 (hururuk) is a Korean sound word: slurping noodles or soup in one go.
What is 후루룩 in English?
The closest English equivalent is “Slurp”.
When do Koreans say 후루룩?
Typical use: eating ramyeon — in Korea slurping noodles isn't rude.
How do you use 후루룩 in a sentence?
“라면을 후루룩 먹었다.” means “I slurped down the ramyeon.”