Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dakjuk" in Korean
“Dakjuk” in Korean is 닭죽 (pronounced "dakjuk").
닭죽
dakjuk
Usage & Context
Dakjuk is a Korean chicken porridge made by slow-cooking chicken with rice until the grains break down into a thick, creamy texture. It is a popular recovery food for the sick.
Example Sentence
감기에 걸렸을 때 닭죽을 먹으면 낫는다고 한다.
They say eating dakjuk when you have a cold helps you recover.
How to use 닭죽 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dakjuk” is 닭죽, romanized as dakjuk.
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 닭죽.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "닭죽" is pronounced "dak-jook." The "닭" (dak) sounds like "dock" but with a harder 'a' sound, similar to 'u' in 'duck'. The "죽" (juk) rhymes with "book" or "look."
More Example Sentences
Recalling childhood memories of being sick.
엄마가 아플 때마다 닭죽을 끓여주셨어요.
My mom always made dakjuk for me whenever I was sick.
Expressing a craving for comfort food.
요즘 기운이 없어서 닭죽 한 그릇 먹고 싶다.
I'm feeling low on energy these days, so I want to eat a bowl of dakjuk.
Suggesting a thoughtful gift for a sick friend.
병문안 갈 때 닭죽 사가는 게 어때?
How about buying dakjuk when we visit the hospital?
Cultural Context
Dakjuk is the quintessential Korean comfort food, especially when one is feeling under the weather or recovering from an illness. It's often prepared by mothers or grandmothers with great care, symbolizing warmth and healing. While it's a simple dish, its association with recovery makes it a deeply cherished food in Korean culture, often seen in K-dramas when a character is sick or needs nurturing.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 닭죽 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
닭죽 먹고 힘내!
Eat dakjuk and cheer up!
아플 땐 닭죽이 최고지.
When you're sick, dakjuk is the best.
닭죽 한 그릇 주세요.
Please give me a bowl of dakjuk.
Related Expressions
삼계탕
Samgyetang
Ginseng chicken soup (similar chicken-based health food)
전복죽
Jeonbokjuk
Abalone porridge (another popular recovery porridge)
흰죽
Huinjuk
Plain white porridge (simplest form of porridge)
죽집
Jukjip
Porridge restaurant (specializes in various porridges)
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