Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bindaetteok" in Korean
“Bindaetteok” in Korean is 빈대떡 (pronounced "bindaetteok").
빈대떡
bindaetteok
Usage & Context
Bindaetteok is a Korean savory pancake made from ground mung beans and various fillings like pork and kimchi. It is a traditional street food that dates back centuries.
Example Sentence
빈대떡은 녹두를 갈아 만든 고소한 전이다.
Bindaetteok is a savory pancake made from ground mung beans.
How to use 빈대떡 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bindaetteok” is 빈대떡, romanized as bindaetteok.
Usage tip
Use this word with ordering phrases, taste descriptions, and polite requests when speaking in a restaurant.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 빈대떡.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "Bin-dae-tteok." "Bin" sounds like the English word "bin." "Dae" is like "day." "Tteok" has a strong, aspirated 't' sound, similar to the 'tt' in "tteokbokki," with the 'eo' sounding like the 'uh' in "but."
More Example Sentences
Friends enjoying food on a rainy day.
비 오는 날에는 빈대떡에 막걸리가 최고지!
On a rainy day, bindaetteok with makgeolli is the best!
Recommending a famous dish at a market.
광장시장에 가면 꼭 빈대떡을 먹어봐야 해.
If you go to Gwangjang Market, you must try bindaetteok.
Appreciating homemade food.
할머니가 직접 만드신 빈대떡은 정말 특별해요.
The bindaetteok my grandmother made herself is truly special.
Cultural Context
Bindaetteok is a classic Korean street food, especially famous at Gwangjang Market in Seoul, where vendors fry them fresh on large griddles. It's often enjoyed with makgeolli (rice wine), particularly on rainy days, as the sizzling sound of the pancake is said to complement the sound of rain. It's a hearty, savory dish that has been a staple for centuries, offering a taste of traditional Korean comfort.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 빈대떡 inside ordering situations, because the natural Korean phrase often includes a polite request ending.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
빈대떡에 막걸리
Bindaetteok with makgeolli (a classic pairing)
빈대떡 한 장 주세요
Please give me one bindaetteok (ordering at a stall)
고소한 빈대떡
Savory/nutty bindaetteok (describing the taste)
Related Expressions
녹두전
nokdujeon
mung bean pancake (similar, often used interchangeably)
파전
pajeon
green onion pancake (another type of Korean pancake)
막걸리
makgeolli
Korean rice wine (common pairing)
전
jeon
Korean pancake (general term for savory pancakes)
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