Korean Dictionary
How to say "Boiled Pork Wraps" in Korean
“Boiled Pork Wraps” in Korean is 보쌈 (pronounced "bossam").
보쌈
bossam
Usage & Context
Boiled pork belly served with lettuce leaves and dipping sauces for wrapping. It's a popular Korean dish often enjoyed with drinks. The pork is tender and pairs well with the fresh vegetables.
Example Sentence
보쌈을 먹으러 가자.
Let's go eat bossam.
How to use 보쌈 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Boiled Pork Wraps” is 보쌈, romanized as bossam.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say "Bo-ssam." "Bo" sounds like "bow" in "rainbow." "Ssam" is pronounced with a strong, tense 's' sound, like the 'ss' in "hiss," followed by the 'a' in "father" and a soft 'm' sound.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a dinner outing to a friend or partner.
오늘 저녁은 보쌈 먹으러 갈까?
Shall we go eat bossam for dinner tonight?
Giving advice on how to properly enjoy bossam.
보쌈은 김치랑 같이 싸 먹어야 제맛이야.
Bossam tastes best when wrapped with kimchi.
Suggesting a dish for a group meal or company gathering.
회식 메뉴로 보쌈 어떠세요?
How about bossam for the company dinner menu?
Cultural Context
Bossam is a popular Korean dish featuring thinly sliced, boiled pork belly, typically served with fresh lettuce leaves, various types of kimchi (especially bossam kimchi), and dipping sauces. The fun of bossam comes from wrapping the pork and condiments in a lettuce leaf (쌈, ssam). It's a versatile dish enjoyed for family meals, gatherings with friends, or as an anju (drinking food), often paired with soju or makgeolli.
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Common Phrases
보쌈 먹고 싶다.
I want to eat bossam.
보쌈 배달 시킬까?
Shall we order bossam delivery?
보쌈이랑 막국수 같이 먹으면 맛있어.
It's delicious to eat bossam and makguksu together.
Related Expressions
족발
jokbal
Braised pork trotters (similar dish)
쌈
ssam
Wrap (general term for food wrapped in leaves)
김치
kimchi
Fermented cabbage (often served with bossam)
막국수
makguksu
Buckwheat noodles (often eaten with bossam)
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