Korean Dictionary
How to say "Buchimgae" in Korean
“Buchimgae” in Korean is 부침개 (pronounced "buchimgae").
부침개
buchimgae
Usage & Context
Buchimgae is a general Korean term for savory pan-fried pancakes. Unlike jeon, buchimgae tends to be thicker and crispier, and is often enjoyed with a soy dipping sauce.
Example Sentence
비가 오면 부침개가 생각난다.
When it rains, I crave buchimgae.
How to use 부침개 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Buchimgae” is 부침개, romanized as buchimgae.
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 부침개.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'boo-cheem-geh' — 부 'boo', 침 'cheem' (rhymes with 'seem'), 개 'geh' (short 'geh'). From 부치다 'to pan-fry' + 개 (thing).
More Example Sentences
Coming home with a snack from the traditional market.
시장에서 갓 부친 부침개를 사 왔어요.
I bought freshly pan-fried buchimgae from the market.
A casual drinking session on a rainy day.
부침개에 막걸리 한잔이 딱이야.
Buchimgae with a glass of makgeolli is just perfect.
A home cook sharing a fridge-clearing tip.
김치 부침개는 남은 김치로 쉽게 만들 수 있어요.
Kimchi buchimgae is easy to make with leftover kimchi.
Cultural Context
There's a classic cultural reflex: when it rains, Koreans crave 부침개 and 막걸리. Linguists say the sizzling sound of frying resembles rainfall, and the combo became a rainy-day tradition across generations. 부침개 is a general term that includes 파전 (scallion), 김치전, and 감자전 — 부침개 emphasizes the everyday, home-style nature of the dish, whereas 전 can imply more formal, ceremonial versions served at 제사 (ancestral rites) or 명절 (holidays).
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 부침개 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
비 오는 날엔 부침개지.
On rainy days, it's gotta be buchimgae.
부침개 부쳐 먹자.
Let's fry up some buchimgae.
부침개 바삭하게 부쳐주세요.
Please fry the buchimgae nice and crispy.
Related Expressions
전
jeon
Pan-fried savory pancake/fritter (broader category)
파전
pajeon
Scallion pancake
김치전
kimchijeon
Kimchi pancake
막걸리
makgeolli
Traditional rice wine (the classic pairing)
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