Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bibimbap" in Korean
“Bibimbap” in Korean is 비빔밥 (pronounced "Bibimbap").
비빔밥
Bibimbap
Usage & Context
A iconic Korean rice dish mixed with vegetables, meat, and gochujang (red pepper paste). The name literally means 'mixed rice'. It's one of the most internationally recognized Korean dishes. Served in a regular bowl or a hot stone bowl (돌솥비빔밥).
Example Sentence
비빔밥 주세요. 고추장은 조금만 넣어 주세요.
Please give me bibimbap. Please put just a little gochujang.
How to use 비빔밥 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bibimbap” is 비빔밥, romanized as Bibimbap.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'bee-beem-bap' — 'bi' is a short 'bee,' 'bim' rhymes with 'beam,' and 'bap' ends with an unreleased 'p.' The word flows as three quick syllables.
More Example Sentences
ordering at a Korean restaurant
비빔밥 하나 주세요.
One bibimbap, please.
discussing regional food
전주 비빔밥이 가장 유명해요.
Jeonju bibimbap is the most famous.
comparing menu options
돌솥 비빔밥이 더 맛있어요.
Stone pot bibimbap is more delicious.
Cultural Context
비빔밥 literally means 'mixed rice' — you mix all the ingredients together before eating, not eat them separately. Jeonju (전주) is considered the birthplace of the dish, and 돌솥비빔밥 (stone pot bibimbap) creates a crispy rice bottom called 누룽지. Airlines famously serve bibimbap on Korean international flights.
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Common Phrases
비빔밥 하나 주세요.
One bibimbap, please.
비빔밥 좋아해요.
I like bibimbap.
고추장 많이 넣어 주세요.
Please add lots of gochujang.
Related Expressions
돌솥비빔밥
dolsot bibimbap
stone pot bibimbap
비비다
bibida
to mix
나물
namul
seasoned vegetable side dishes
고추장
gochujang
Korean red chili paste
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