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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

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