Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bungeoppang" in Korean
“Bungeoppang” in Korean is 붕어빵 (pronounced "bungeoppang").
붕어빵
bungeoppang
Usage & Context
Bungeoppang is a fish-shaped Korean street pastry filled with sweet red bean paste. Despite its fish shape, it contains no fish. It is a nostalgic winter treat beloved by all ages.
Example Sentence
붕어빵은 겨울 대표 간식으로 빠질 수 없다.
Bungeoppang is an indispensable winter snack.
How to use 붕어빵 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bungeoppang” is 붕어빵, romanized as bungeoppang.
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 붕어빵.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, "Bung-eo," sounds like "boong-uh," where "boong" rhymes with "moon" and "uh" is like the 'a' in "sofa." The second part, "Ppang," is pronounced like "ppahng," with a sharp, emphasized 'p' sound followed by 'ah' as in "father" and a soft 'ng' at the end.
More Example Sentences
Expressing enjoyment of a seasonal treat during cold weather.
겨울엔 역시 뜨끈한 붕어빵이 최고지!
In winter, warm bungeoppang is the best!
Stating a personal preference between different bungeoppang fillings.
슈크림 붕어빵도 맛있지만, 나는 팥 붕어빵이 더 좋아.
Custard bungeoppang is good too, but I prefer red bean bungeoppang.
Looking for a street vendor, often identified by the smell of the baking pastry.
붕어빵 장수 아저씨가 어디 계시지? 붕어빵 냄새가 안 나네.
Where is the bungeoppang vendor? I don't smell bungeoppang.
Cultural Context
Bungeoppang is an iconic winter street snack in Korea, evoking nostalgia for many. Its distinctive fish shape (붕어, *bungeo*, means crucian carp) is a playful element, though it contains no fish. The classic filling is sweet red bean paste (팥, *pat*), but custard cream (슈크림, *syukeurim*) is also very popular. Finding a bungeoppang stall, often a small cart with a vendor, is a sure sign that winter has truly arrived in Korea.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 붕어빵 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
붕어빵 사 먹자
Let's buy and eat bungeoppang
붕어빵 장수
Bungeoppang vendor
붕어빵처럼 닮았다
They look exactly alike (literally 'like bungeoppang,' used for people who resemble each other strongly)
Related Expressions
길거리 음식
gilgeori eumsik
Street food
팥
pat
Red bean paste
호떡
hotteok
Sweet pancake (another popular winter snack)
군고구마
gungoguma
Roasted sweet potato (another popular winter snack)
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