Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dak Bokkeum Tang" in Korean
“Dak Bokkeum Tang” in Korean is 닭볶음탕 (pronounced "dak bokkeum tang").
닭볶음탕
dak bokkeum tang
Usage & Context
Dak bokkeum tang is a spicy braised chicken stew with vegetables cooked in a gochujang-based sauce. It is a popular hearty dish in Korean home cooking and restaurants.
Example Sentence
닭볶음탕은 칼칼하고 매콤해서 밥도둑이다.
Dak bokkeum tang is spicy and savory, making it a rice thief.
How to use 닭볶음탕 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dak Bokkeum Tang” is 닭볶음탕, romanized as dak bokkeum tang.
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 닭볶음탕.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Dak bok-keum tang." "Dak" sounds like "dock" without the 'c'. "Bok-keum" is like "book-eum," where "book" rhymes with the English "book," and "eum" is a short 'uhm' sound. "Tang" rhymes with "song" but with a 't'.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a hearty meal option to friends or family.
오늘 저녁은 매콤한 닭볶음탕 어때?
How about spicy dak bokkeum tang for dinner tonight?
Praising a particularly delicious dish at a restaurant.
이 집 닭볶음탕은 진짜 밥도둑이야.
This restaurant's dak bokkeum tang is a real 'rice thief'.
Giving cooking advice or sharing a recipe tip.
닭볶음탕에 감자랑 당근 듬뿍 넣어야 맛있어.
You need to put plenty of potatoes and carrots in dak bokkeum tang for it to be delicious.
Cultural Context
Dak bokkeum tang is a beloved hearty Korean dish, often enjoyed with family or friends. It's known for its spicy, savory, and slightly sweet gochujang-based sauce. While "bokkeum" usually means stir-fried, in this context, it refers to braising the chicken in the sauce. It's a popular choice for a comforting meal, especially when you crave something spicy and filling.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 닭볶음탕 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
닭볶음탕 먹으러 갈까?
Shall we go eat dak bokkeum tang?
닭볶음탕에 밥 비벼 먹자.
Let's mix rice with dak bokkeum tang and eat it.
닭볶음탕이 너무 매워요.
The dak bokkeum tang is too spicy.
Related Expressions
닭도리탕
dakdoritang
Older, less preferred name for the same dish (some consider 'dori' to be a Japanese loanword)
찜닭
jjimdak
Braised chicken (different sauce, usually soy-based)
매운 음식
maeun eumsik
Spicy food
닭갈비
dakgalbi
Spicy stir-fried chicken (different cooking method)
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