Nuance Dictionary / Chaos, Rushing & Spinning
우당탕탕 u-dang-tang-tang
A loud, chaotic commotion of falling, dropping things, or rushing clumsily
What does 우당탕탕 mean?
우당탕탕 (u-dang-tang-tang) means: A loud, chaotic commotion of falling, dropping things, or rushing clumsily.
The classic sound effect for a messy, slapstick-style fall or chaotic situation.
How it's actually used
- 아침에 지각해서 우당탕탕 준비하고 집을 나왔어요.
achime jigakhaeseo udangtangtang junbihago jibeul nawasseoyo.
I woke up late and rushed out of the house in a chaotic scramble.
💡 Paints a picture of hurried, noisy, and clumsy preparation. - 고양이들이 밤마다 거실에서 우당탕탕 소리를 내며 뛰어다녀요.
goyangideuri bammada geosireseo udangtangtang sorireul naemyeo ttwieodanyeoyo.
Every night, the cats run around the living room making a loud, chaotic commotion.
💡 Perfect for describing a noisy ruckus caused by running or dropping things. - 아이들이 아침부터 거실에서 우당탕탕 뛰어노느라 정신이 하나도 없다.
aideri achimbuteo geosil-eseo udangtangtang ttwieononeura jeonsini hana-do eopda.
The kids have been running around the living room making a ruckus since morning, driving me crazy.
💡 Used for loud, chaotic noises caused by running or dropping things.
Related words in Chaos, Rushing & Spinning
얼기설기 eol-gi-seol-gi아수라장 a-su-ra-jang부랴부랴 bu-rya-bu-rya헐레벌떡 heol-le-beol-tteok빙글빙글 bing-geul-bing-geul