Korean Dictionary
How to say "Chop" in Korean
“Chop” in Korean is 자르다 (pronounced "jareuda").
자르다
jareuda
Usage & Context
Cutting food into irregular pieces using a knife. Basic knife skill in Korean cooking. Size varies depending on dish requirements.
Example Sentence
양파를 잘라요.
I chop onions.
How to use 자르다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Chop” is 자르다, romanized as jareuda.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 자르다.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ja-reu-da' — 'ja' like 'jah', 'reu' has a light 'r' (tap) with 'eu' like 'oo' without lip rounding, and 'da' is short.
More Example Sentences
preparing garnish for soup
파를 잘게 잘라요.
I chop the green onions finely.
craft instructions
종이를 잘라서 붙이세요.
Cut the paper and paste it.
mentioning a haircut to a friend
머리를 짧게 잘랐어요.
I cut my hair short.
Cultural Context
자르다 is the most general cutting verb in Korean, used for anything from hair to meat to paper. For Korean cooking specifically, '썰다' (sseolda) is more common when talking about slicing ingredients — '양파를 썰다' (cut onions) is more natural than '자르다'. Recipe instructions lean on '썰다' while '자르다' is used broadly in daily speech.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
반으로 잘라주세요.
Please cut it in half.
잘게 잘라요.
Chop it finely.
크게 잘라주세요.
Please cut it into big pieces.
Related Expressions
썰다
sseolda
to slice/chop (cooking context)
다지다
dajida
to mince
칼
kal
knife
도마
doma
cutting board
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