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와르르 wa-reu-reu
The sudden, noisy, and total breakdown of a rigid physical structure.
What does 와르르 mean?
와르르 (wa-reu-reu) means: The sudden, noisy, and total breakdown of a rigid physical structure.
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How it's actually used
- 책상 위에 쌓아둔 책이 와르르 무너져 내렸다.
chaek-sang wi-e ssa-a-dun chaek-i wa-reu-reu mu-neo-jyeo nae-ryeot-da.
The stack of books on the desk came crashing down in an instant.
💡 Reveals the classic pairing with '무너지다' (to collapse) for unstable stacks of items. - 오랜된 담장이 지진에 와르르 주저앉았다.
o-ran-doen dam-jang-i ji-jin-e wa-reu-reu ju-jeo-an-jat-da.
The old stone wall completely caved in during the earthquake.
💡 Shows how the term handles heavy architectural breakages with dramatic sound. - 장난감 블록탑이 한순간에 와르르 무너졌어.
jang-nan-gam beul-rok-tap-i han-sun-gan-e wa-reu-reu mu-neo-jyeot-seo.
The toy block tower collapsed into a mess all at once.
💡 Demonstrates casual everyday usage with children or playful contexts.
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