Korean Dictionary
How to say "Crispy" in Korean
“Crispy” in Korean is 바삭한 (pronounced "basaghan").
바삭한
basaghan
Usage & Context
Texture with hard, crunchy exterior. Desirable in fried foods and roasted vegetables. Achieved through proper cooking technique.
Example Sentence
튀긴 음식이 바삭해요.
The fried food is crispy.
How to use 바삭한 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Crispy” is 바삭한, romanized as basaghan.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'바삭' (basak) sounds like 'ba-sak', with 'ba' like 'bah' in 'bah-humbug' and 'sak' like 'sock'. '한' (han) is pronounced like 'han' in 'hand' but without the 'd' sound. Combine them as 'ba-sak-han', with a soft 's' and a light 'h' sound.
More Example Sentences
Enjoying fried chicken with friends.
치킨은 역시 바삭한 껍질이 최고죠!
For chicken, the crispy skin is definitely the best!
Eating a delicious snack.
이 감자튀김은 정말 바삭해서 계속 손이 가요.
These french fries are so crispy, I can't stop eating them.
Suggesting a recipe enhancement.
샐러드에 바삭한 크루통을 넣어보세요.
Try adding crispy croutons to your salad.
Cultural Context
'바삭한' is a highly desirable texture in Korean cuisine, especially for fried foods like fried chicken (치킨, chikin), various jeon (전, savory pancakes), and even some roasted vegetables. The onomatopoeia '바삭바삭' (basak-basak) is often used to emphasize the satisfying crunch, a key element in mukbangs (먹방) where the sound of food is amplified. It signifies freshness and proper cooking technique.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
바삭하게 튀기다
fry until crispy
바삭한 식감
crispy texture
겉은 바삭하고 속은 촉촉하다
crispy outside and juicy inside
Related Expressions
바삭바삭하다
basakbasakhada
to be crispy (onomatopoeic verb)
겉바속촉
geotbasokchok
crispy outside, juicy inside (popular food phrase)
쫄깃한
jjolgithan
chewy (antonym in texture)
부드러운
budeureoun
soft/tender (antonym in texture)
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