Korean Dictionary
How to say "Toenjang Guk" in Korean
“Toenjang Guk” in Korean is 된장국 (pronounced "doenjang guk").
된장국
doenjang guk
Usage & Context
Doenjang guk is a lighter version of doenjang jjigae, a simple soup made with fermented soybean paste and vegetables. It is a staple of everyday Korean home cooking.
Example Sentence
된장국은 간단하지만 영양이 풍부하다.
Doenjang guk is simple but nutritionally rich.
How to use 된장국 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Toenjang Guk” is 된장국, romanized as doenjang guk.
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 된장국.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '된장국' as 'Dwen-jang-guk'. 'Dwen' sounds like 'dwen' in 'dwindle'. 'Jang' sounds like 'jang' in 'jangly'. 'Guk' sounds like 'gook' in 'cook' but with a harder 'g' sound.
More Example Sentences
Describing a morning routine or meal preparation.
아침 식사로 된장국을 끓였어요.
I cooked doenjang guk for breakfast.
Expressing nostalgia for a comforting homemade dish.
엄마의 된장국이 제일 그리워요.
I miss my mom's doenjang guk the most.
Recommending a traditional Korean hangover remedy.
해장국으로 된장국이 최고죠.
Doenjang guk is the best for a hangover soup.
Cultural Context
된장국 (doenjang guk) is a staple of Korean home cooking, a comforting and nutritious soup made with doenjang (fermented soybean paste). It's lighter than doenjang jjigae (stew) and often served as a side soup with rice, especially for breakfast or a simple everyday meal. Its deep, savory, and slightly earthy flavor is considered very 'Korean' and evokes a sense of home and tradition.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 된장국 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
된장국 끓이다
to cook doenjang guk
집 된장국
homemade doenjang guk
시원한 된장국
refreshing doenjang guk (often used for soups)
Related Expressions
된장찌개
doenjang jjigae
doenjang stew (thicker, richer)
미역국
miyeokguk
seaweed soup
김치찌개
kimchi jjigae
kimchi stew
국
guk
soup (general term)
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