똑똑 (ttok-ttok)

Knock knock

What it means

A light knock on a door. Also the sound of water dripping. Polite and small, often before an interruption.

Where you'll see it in manhwa

• Someone knocks on an office door
• A drip in a quiet room
• A visitor arrives at night

How to say it

Romanized as ttok-ttok. It's a sound effect (real sounds: hits, crashes, knocks and growls) and its rarity is common.

Similar sound effects

• 철컥 cheolkeok — Click / Clack (metal)

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