Korean Vegetables and Food Vocabulary

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When would it be most appropriate to use the Korean word '밥 (bap)' instead of '음식 (eumsik)'?

  • When discussing the cuisine of a country in general.
  • When listing various ingredients for a complex dish.
  • When referring to all the food items on a dining table.
  • When asking someone if they have eaten yet. (correct)

If you wanted to order a savory pancake made with scallions and seafood at a Korean restaurant, which dish would you ask for?

  • 불고기 (bulgogi)
  • 해물파전 (haemulpajeon) (correct)
  • 비빔밥 (bibimbap)
  • 김치찌개 (kimchi jjigae)

Which of the following ingredients is most essential and commonly used in Korean cooking, often lending a fiery color and distinct flavor to stews and soups?

  • 된장 (doenjang)
  • 간장 (ganjang)
  • 참기름 (chamgireum)
  • 고추장 (gochujang) (correct)

You are at a Korean barbecue restaurant and want to order the famous grilled pork strips. Which Korean term should you use to order this dish?

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A Korean friend is having a birthday. According to custom, what type of soup would you likely be served?

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Which of the following best describes the distinction between 국 (guk) and 탕 (tang) when referring to soup in Korean cuisine?

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You see 육회 (yukhoe) on a Korean menu. What should you expect to be served?

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If someone describes Korean food as '매워요 (maewoyo)', what is the most accurate interpretation of this description?

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If a dish is labeled '볶음 (bokkeum)', like in '볶음밥 (bokkeumbap)', what type of food preparation method is most likely used?

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Which of the following is the most common Korean side dish, often present at most meals?

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Which of the following beverages is a popular alcoholic drink in Korea often enjoyed with Korean BBQ?

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Which of the following words means 'seaweed' and is commonly used as an outer wrapping of a popular Korean snack called 김밥 (gimbap)?

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If you want to express that a certain Korean dish has a bitter taste, which of the following expressions would be most appropriate?

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If you want to order 'rice wine' to pair with your pajeon, which of the following should you order?

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Which ingredient is the Korean word '두부 (dubu)' referring to?

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Which of the following ingredients translates to 'sesame oil' in Korean?

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If a recipe calls for '양배추 (yangbaechu)', which vegetable should you buy?

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You are looking for 'chili powder' to spice up your dish, which ingredient should you ask for in a Korean supermarket?

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What is the Korean word for 'beer'?

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Which of these words means 'noodles' in Korean and is used to refer to instant noodles?

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Flashcards

음식 (eumsik)

The general Korean word for 'food'.

밥 (bap)

Korean word that means rice, but also can mean food.

양파 (yangpa)

Korean word for 'onion'.

마늘 (maneul)

Korean word for 'garlic'.

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파 (pa)

Korean word for 'scallion or green onion'.

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양배추 (yangbaechu)

Korean word for 'cabbage'.

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바나나 (banana)

Korean word for 'banana'.

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고기 (gogi)

Korean word for 'meat'.

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소고기 (soegogi)

Korean word for 'beef'.

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돼지고기 (dwaejigogi)

Korean word for 'pork'.

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닭고기 (dalgogi)

Korean word for 'chicken'.

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치즈 (chijeu)

Korean word for 'cheese'.

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밥 (bap)

Korean word for 'rice'.

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간장 (ganjang)

Korean word for 'soy sauce'.

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고추장 (gochujang)

Korean word for 'chili pepper paste'.

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김 (gim)

Korean word for 'seaweed'.

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물 (mul)

Korean word for 'water'.

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우유 (uyu)

Korean word for 'milk'.

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맥주 (maekju)

Korean word for 'beer'.

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매워요 (maewoyo)

Korean word for 'spicy'.

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Study Notes

  • Korean cuisine has a wide variety of delicious foods
  • Learning about food in Korean is crucial for anyone interested in Korean culture or planning to visit South Korea

How to say Food in Korean

  • 음식 (eumsik) is the general term for "food" in Korean and is used when speaking of a country's cuisine
  • 밥 (bap) is another word for "food" but primarily means "rice"

List of Korean Vegetables

  • 양파 (yangpa): Onion
  • 마늘 (maneul): Garlic
  • 파 (pa): Scallion, Green Onion
  • 당근 (danggeun): Carrot
  • 무 (mu): Radish
  • 양배추 (yangbaechu): (Chinese) Cabbage
  • 상추 (sangchu): Lettuce
  • 고추 (gochu): Red Pepper
  • 피망 (pimang): Bell Pepper
  • 생강 (saenggang): Ginger
  • 인삼 (insam), 진생 (jinsaeng): Ginseng
  • 브로콜리 (beurokolli): Broccoli
  • 버섯 (beoseot): Mushroom
  • 감자 (gamja): Potato
  • 고구마 (goguma): Sweet Potato
  • 가지 (gaji): Eggplant
  • 애호박 (aehobak): Zucchini
  • 호박 (hobak): Pumpkin
  • 시금치 (sigeumchi): Spinach
  • 콩나물 (kongnamul): Bean Sprouts
  • 연근 (yeongeun): Lotus Root
  • 부추 (buchu): Chives
  • 토마토 (tomato): Tomato
  • 오이 (oi): Cucumber
  • 청경채 (cheonggyeongchae): Bok Choy
  • 꽃양배추 (kkonnyangbaechu): Cauliflower
  • 완두콩 (wandukong): Pea
  • 파슬리 (paseulli): Parsley
  • 비트 (biteu): Beetroot
  • 샐러리 (selleori): Celery
  • 아스파라거스 (aseuparageoseu): Asparagus
  • 옥수수 (oksusu): Corn
  • 콩 (kong): Beans

List of Fruits in Korean

  • 망고 (manggo): Mango
  • 포도 (podo): Grape
  • 복숭아 (boksunga): Peach
  • 바나나 (banana): Banana
  • 오렌지 (orenji): Orange
  • 한라봉 (hallabong): Jeju Orange
  • 파파야 (papaya): Papaya
  • 사과 (sagwa): Apple
  • 수박 (subak): Watermelon
  • 파인애플 (painaepeul): Pineapple
  • 멜론 (mellon): Melon
  • 감 (gam): Persimmon
  • 석류 (seongnyu): Pomegranate
  • 딸기 (ttalgi): Strawberry
  • 자몽 (jamong): Grapefruit
  • 자두 (jadu): Plum
  • 산딸기 (santtalgi): Raspberry
  • 귤 (gyul): Mandarin, Tangerine

List of Meats in Korean

  • 고기 (gogi) means "meat" in Korean
  • 소고기 (soegogi): Beef
  • 돼지고기 (dwaejigogi): Pork
  • 닭고기 (dalgogi): Chicken
  • 물고기 (mulgogi): Fish
  • 오리고기 (origogi): Duck
  • 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal): Pork Belly
  • 불고기 (bulgogi): Marinated Beef Slices
  • 스테이크 (seuteikeu): Steak
  • 베이컨 (beikeon): Bacon
  • 햄 (haem): Ham
  • 닭갈비 (dakgalbi): Chicken Ribs
  • 두부 (dubu): Tofu
  • 계란 (gyeran): Eggs
  • 치즈 (chijeu): Cheese

Cooking Ingredients in Korean

  • 밥 (bap): Rice
  • 소금 (sogeum): Salt
  • 후추 (huchu): Black Pepper
  • 식초 (sikcho): Vinegar
  • 간장 (ganjang): Soy Sauce
  • 기름 (gireum): Oil
  • 설탕 (seoltang): Sugar
  • 밀가루 (milgaru): Flour
  • 버터 (beoteo): Butter
  • 케첩 (kecheop): Ketchup
  • 마요네즈 (mayonejeu): Mayonnaise
  • 베이킹소다 (beikingsoda): Baking Soda
  • 베이킹파우더 (beikingpaudeo): Baking Powder
  • 빵 (ppang): Bread
  • 파스타 (paseuta): Pasta
  • 꿀 (kkul): Honey
  • 핫 소스 (hat soseu): Hot Sauce
  • 시나몬 (sinamon): Cinnamon
  • 고춧가루 (gochutgaru): Chili Powder
  • 고추장 (gochujang): Chili Pepper Paste
  • 해초 (haecho): Seaweed
  • 참기름 (chamgireum): Sesame Oil

Beverages in Korean

  • 물 (mul): Water
  • 우유 (uyu): Milk
  • 커피 (keopi): Coffee
  • 차 (cha): Tea
  • 주스 (juseu): Juice
  • 탄산음료 (tansaneumnyo): Soda
  • 콜라 (kolla): Coca Cola
  • 맥주 (maekju): Beer
  • 소주 (soju): Soju
  • 막걸리 (makgeolli): Rice Wine

Types of Food Preparation in Korean

  • 볶음 (bokkeum): Fried
  • 찌개 (jjigae): Stew
  • 국 (guk): Soup (native Korean word, lighter with vegetables)
  • 탕 (tang): Soup (Sino-Korean word, heavier and less watery)
  • 사리 (sari): Noodles (uncooked)
  • 국수 (guksu): Noodles (native Korean word)
  • 면 (myeon): Noodles (Sino-Korean word)
  • 찜 (jjim): Steamed
  • 구이 (gui): Roasted/Grilled
  • 반찬 (banchan): Side Dishes
  • 회 (hoe): Raw

Describing taste in Korean

  • 쓴 맛 (sseun mat): bitter
  • 매워요 (maewoyo): It's spicy
  • 뜨거워요 (tteugeowoyo): It's hot (temperature)
  • 달콤해요 (dalkomhaeyo): It's sweet
  • 맛있어요 (masisseoyo): It's delicious
  • 맛없어요 (madeobsseoyo): It's not delicious
  • 맛이 풍부해요 (masi pungbuhaeyo): It's rich in taste
  • 새콤해요 (saekomhaeyo), 시큼해요 (sikeumhaeyo), 셔요 (syeoyo): It's sour
  • 음식이 상했다 (eumsigi sanghaetda): The food has gone bad
  • 즙이 많아요 (jeubi manayo): It's juicy
  • 쫄깃해요 (jjolgithaeyo): It's chewy

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