Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dakdoritang" in Korean
“Dakdoritang” in Korean is 닭도리탕 (pronounced "dakdoritang").
닭도리탕
dakdoritang
Usage & Context
Dakdoritang is a Korean braised spicy chicken dish with potatoes, carrots, and onions in a gochujang-based sauce. It is a hearty one-pot meal popular in Korean households.
Example Sentence
닭도리탕은 한국 가정식의 인기 메뉴다.
Dakdoritang is a popular menu item in Korean home cooking.
How to use 닭도리탕 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dakdoritang” is 닭도리탕, romanized as dakdoritang.
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 닭도리탕.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "닭" (dak), sounds like "dalk," similar to "dark" but with a quick, clipped 'k' sound at the end. "도리" (dori) sounds like "doh-ree," with "도" like "doh" in "doughnut" and "리" like "ree" in "tree." Finally, "탕" (tang) sounds like "tahng," similar to "tang" in "tangerine." The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a dinner menu to family or friends.
오늘 저녁은 얼큰한 닭도리탕 어때?
How about spicy dakdoritang for dinner tonight?
Praising a dish while eating at a restaurant or home.
닭도리탕에 감자가 푹 익어서 정말 맛있어요.
The potatoes in the dakdoritang are thoroughly cooked and really delicious.
Warning a friend about the spiciness of a dish.
매운 거 잘 못 먹으면 닭도리탕은 좀 힘들 수도 있어.
If you can't handle spicy food well, dakdoritang might be a bit difficult.
Cultural Context
닭도리탕 (dakdoritang) is a quintessential Korean comfort food, often enjoyed at home or in specialized restaurants. Its name has a bit of a linguistic history; "도리" (dori) is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "토리" (tori) meaning "bird" or "chicken," leading to some preferring the term "닭볶음탕" (dakbokkeumtang), meaning "stir-fried chicken stew." Regardless of the name, it's a hearty, spicy, and savory stew, perfect for sharing, especially on a chilly day or when craving something robust and flavorful. It's a common dish for family gatherings or a casual meal with friends.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 닭도리탕 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
닭도리탕 먹고 싶다.
I want to eat dakdoritang.
닭도리탕 하나 주세요.
Please give me one dakdoritang (order).
이 닭도리탕 진짜 맛있다!
This dakdoritang is really delicious!
Related Expressions
닭볶음탕
dakbokkeumtang
Stir-fried chicken stew (alternative, more 'pure Korean' name for dakdoritang)
찜닭
jjimdak
Braised chicken (savory, soy-based, less spicy than dakdoritang)
닭갈비
dakgalbi
Spicy stir-fried chicken (often cooked on a large griddle with vegetables)
삼계탕
samgyetang
Ginseng chicken soup (a mild, restorative chicken soup)
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