Korean Dictionary
How to say "Deodeok Gui" in Korean
“Deodeok Gui” in Korean is 더덕구이 (pronounced "deodeok gui").
더덕구이
deodeok gui
Usage & Context
Deodeok gui is a Korean grilled dish made with deodeok root, marinated in gochujang and sesame oil. It is considered a health food with a distinct earthy and slightly bitter flavor.
Example Sentence
더덕구이는 향이 독특하고 건강에 좋다.
Deodeok gui has a distinctive aroma and is good for health.
How to use 더덕구이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Deodeok Gui” is 더덕구이, romanized as deodeok gui.
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 더덕구이.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, "Deo-deok," sounds like "duh-duck" (like 'duh' in 'duh-oh', 'duck' like the bird). The 'eo' sound is similar to the 'uh' in 'butter'. The second part, "Gu-i," sounds like "goo-ee" (like 'goo' in 'gooey', 'ee' in 'see').
More Example Sentences
Describing a dish popular with elders.
더덕구이는 향긋한 맛이 일품이라서 어른들이 특히 좋아해요.
Deodeok gui has an excellent fragrant taste, so adults particularly love it.
Highlighting fresh ingredients.
산에서 직접 캔 더덕으로 만든 더덕구이는 정말 특별해요.
Deodeok gui made with deodeok roots dug directly from the mountain is truly special.
Praising the flavor.
매콤달콤한 더덕구이 양념이 밥도둑이에요.
The spicy and sweet seasoning of deodeok gui is a 'rice thief'.
Cultural Context
Deodeok gui is a traditional Korean dish featuring bellflower root, known for its unique earthy aroma and slight bitterness, which mellows beautifully when grilled with a spicy gochujang-based marinade. It's often considered a health food (약선 요리, yakseon yori) due to deodeok's purported medicinal properties, such as aiding respiratory health. You'll find it in traditional Korean restaurants or as a special banchan, especially in mountainous regions where deodeok is abundant.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 더덕구이 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
더덕구이 정식 주세요.
Please give me the deodeok gui set meal.
향이 정말 좋네요.
The aroma is really good.
건강에 좋은 반찬이에요.
It's a healthy side dish.
Related Expressions
더덕무침
deodeok muchim
seasoned deodeok salad
도라지무침
doraji muchim
seasoned balloon flower root salad
산채비빔밥
sanchae bibimbap
wild vegetable bibimbap
버섯구이
beoseot gui
grilled mushrooms
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