Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cutting Board" in Korean
“Cutting Board” in Korean is 도마 (pronounced "doma").
도마
doma
Usage & Context
Surface for cutting and preparing ingredients. Essential kitchen tool. Prevents damage to knives and countertops.
Example Sentence
도마 위에서 야채를 잘라요.
I cut vegetables on a cutting board.
How to use 도마 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cutting Board” is 도마, romanized as doma.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Do,' sounds like 'doe' (a female deer). The second syllable, 'ma,' sounds like 'mah' (as in 'mama'). Put it together: DOH-mah.
More Example Sentences
Explaining hygienic cooking practices.
고기 썰 도마랑 야채 썰 도마를 따로 써요.
I use separate cutting boards for meat and vegetables.
Deciding to upgrade kitchen tools.
도마가 너무 오래돼서 새 걸로 바꿔야겠어요.
This cutting board is too old; I should replace it with a new one.
Sharing a kitchen hack.
도마 위에 랩을 깔고 썰면 설거지가 편해요.
If you put plastic wrap on the cutting board before cutting, cleanup is easier.
Cultural Context
A '도마' is a ubiquitous item in Korean kitchens. Given the emphasis on fresh ingredients and extensive chopping for dishes like kimchi, various namul (seasoned vegetables), and stews, a sturdy cutting board is essential. Many households use different colored or designated cutting boards for raw meat, cooked food, and vegetables to prevent cross-contamination, a practice widely promoted for food safety.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
도마에 놓다
Put on the cutting board
도마를 닦다
Wipe/clean the cutting board
도마 위에서
On the cutting board
Related Expressions
칼
kal
Knife
싱크대
singkeudae
Kitchen sink
도마 살균
doma salgyun
Cutting board sterilization
나무 도마
namu doma
Wooden cutting board
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