Korean Dictionary
How to say "Chopping Board" in Korean
“Chopping Board” in Korean is 도마 (pronounced "Doma").
도마
Doma
Usage & Context
Chopping boards are essential kitchen tools in Korean cooking. Korean cooks typically use separate boards for vegetables and meat to prevent cross-contamination.
Example Sentence
도마 위에서 채소를 썰어요.
I chop vegetables on the chopping board.
How to use 도마 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Chopping Board” is 도마, romanized as Doma.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
도 (do) sounds like 'doe' as in 'deer'. 마 (ma) is like 'mah' in 'mama'. Put it together: 'Doe-mah'.
More Example Sentences
Emphasizing food hygiene practices in the kitchen.
고기 썰 때는 꼭 다른 도마를 사용해야 해요.
When cutting meat, you must use a different chopping board.
Discussing the pros and cons of different chopping board materials.
나무 도마는 관리가 좀 어렵지만 예뻐요.
Wooden chopping boards are a bit hard to maintain but they are pretty.
Describing a minor kitchen accident.
도마 위에서 김치를 썰다가 손을 베었어요.
I cut my hand while chopping kimchi on the chopping board.
Cultural Context
The chopping board (도마) is a fundamental tool in Korean kitchens. It's very common practice to use separate boards for different types of food, especially one for meat/fish and another for vegetables, to maintain hygiene and prevent cross-contamination. You might even hear of a '김치 도마' (kimchi doma), a board specifically designated for chopping kimchi, as kimchi can stain and leave a strong smell.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
도마에 썰다
to chop on the chopping board
도마를 씻다
to wash the chopping board
고기 도마
meat chopping board
Related Expressions
썰다
sseolda
to chop, to slice
칼
kal
knife
위생
wisaeng
hygiene
식칼
sikttal
kitchen knife
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