This is the 13420th most frequent Korean word.
떡볶이
Tteokbokki: A spicy Korean dish made with stir-fried rice cakes, gochujang (chili paste), and various ingredients like fish cakes and vegetables.
In this sentence, '떡볶이' is used as the direct object of the verb '먹었다' (ate), indicating the food that was consumed.
나는 오늘 점심으로 떡볶이를 먹었다.
Today I ate tteokbokki for lunch.
Here, '떡볶이' is utilized as the subject of the sentence, describing it as a renowned dish.
떡볶이는 한국의 대표적인 길거리 음식 중 하나이다.
Tteokbokki is one of Korea's representative street foods.
In this case, '떡볶이' serves as the subject in relation to its appearance described as spicy.