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국수를 먹다

guksureul meokda [국쑤를 먹따]

언제 국수 먹여 줄 거예요? · 국수를 먹게 되다

to get married, to hold a wedding; to attend someone's wedding (lit. to eat noodles)

Example

두 분 사귄 지 오래됐는데 언제 국수 먹여 줄 거예요?

You two have been dating for a long time. When are you getting married?

Word parts

Noodle soup (잔치국수) was traditionally served to wedding guests, and long noodles stand for a long life together.

Good to know

Mostly in the teasing question 언제 국수 먹여 줄 거예요? 'When are you treating us to noodles?', asked to someone single or in a long relationship.