Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bowl" in Korean
“Bowl” in Korean is 그릇 (pronounced "geureut").
그릇
geureut
Usage & Context
Vessel for mixing and serving. Essential kitchen item. Comes in various materials and sizes.
Example Sentence
그릇에 재료를 섞어요.
I mix ingredients in a bowl.
How to use 그릇 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bowl” is 그릇, romanized as geureut.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
그 (geu) sounds like 'guh' in 'gutter'. 릇 (reut) sounds like 'root' but with a light, unreleased 't' at the end, and the 'r' is a quick flap like the 'tt' in American English 'butter'. Put it together: 'guh-root'.
More Example Sentences
Asking about a new kitchen item.
이 예쁜 그릇은 어디서 샀어요?
Where did you buy this pretty bowl?
Asking for a specific type of bowl during a meal.
밥그릇 좀 가져다줄래?
Could you bring me a rice bowl?
Complaining about chores after a meal.
설거지할 그릇이 산더미처럼 쌓였네.
There's a mountain of dishes (bowls) to wash.
Cultural Context
In Korean dining, individual rice bowls (밥그릇, bapgeureut) and soup bowls (국그릇, gukgeureut) are standard. Traditionally, it's considered impolite to lift your rice or soup bowl to your mouth, especially in formal settings or when eating with elders, though it's common in casual settings. The word '그릇' can also metaphorically refer to a person's capacity or character, as in '그릇이 크다' (geureusi keuda - 'to have a big bowl/capacity'), meaning someone is generous or broad-minded.
Editorial note
We review entries like 그릇 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
그릇을 닦다
To wash dishes/bowls
그릇을 깨다
To break a bowl
그릇이 크다
To have a big capacity (metaphorical)
Related Expressions
밥그릇
bapgeureut
Rice bowl
국그릇
gukgeureut
Soup bowl
접시
jeopsi
Plate
식기
sikgi
Tableware/dishes (general term)
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