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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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