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guk

Guk (noun) means a category of Korean soups and soup-like dishes. Example: “Miyeok-guk, seaweed soup, is traditionally eaten on birthdays in Korea.”

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A category of Korean soups and soup-like dishes.
"Miyeok-guk, seaweed soup, is traditionally eaten on birthdays in Korea."

How to use guk

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In plain EnglishThe general Korean word for soup, often seen as part of dish names on menus.

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Miyeok-_____, seaweed soup, is traditionally eaten on birthdays in Korea.

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 국 (guk, "soup").

Origin: Korean

Frequently asked questions

What does “guk” mean?

The word “guk” means a category of Korean soups and soup-like dishes. In plain terms, the general Korean word for soup, often seen as part of dish names on menus.

How do you use “guk” in a sentence?

Here is “guk” used in a sentence: “Miyeok-guk, seaweed soup, is traditionally eaten on birthdays in Korea.”

What part of speech is “guk”?

“Guk” is a noun.

Where does the word “guk” come from?

The word “guk” comes from Korean. Borrowed from Korean 국 (guk, "soup").

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