WORDROW Korean Idioms 두레 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 먹다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 두레(를) 먹다
- 두레를 먹다
- 두레 먹다
English rendering eat together as a group Literal translation: “eat in a communal circle”
Meaning 1
여러 사람이 둘러앉아 먹다.
For several people to sit in a circle and eat together.
Dictionary example 1
두레를 먹는 사람들의 얼굴은 햇빛에 까맣게 그을려 있었다.
The faces of those eating together were darkly tanned by the sun.
Meaning 2
농민들이 음식을 장만하여 모여 놀다.
For farmers to prepare food and gather for recreation.
Dictionary example 1
올해는 언제 두레를 먹을까?
When shall we have our farmers’ communal feast this year?
