Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dwaeji Gukbap" in Korean
“Dwaeji Gukbap” in Korean is 돼지국밥 (pronounced "dwaeji gukbap").
돼지국밥
dwaeji gukbap
Usage & Context
Dwaeji gukbap is a Busan specialty pork soup with rice, known for its milky white broth made from boiled pork bones. It is hearty, warming, and a must-try when visiting Busan.
Example Sentence
부산에 가면 돼지국밥을 꼭 먹어야 한다.
When visiting Busan, you must eat dwaeji gukbap.
How to use 돼지국밥 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dwaeji Gukbap” is 돼지국밥, romanized as dwaeji gukbap.
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 돼지국밥.
Pronunciation Guide
"Dwae-ji guk-bap" is pronounced with "Dwae" sounding like "dway" (as in "Dwayne"). "Ji" sounds like "jee" (as in "jeep"). "Guk" is like the 'ook' in "book" but with an unreleased 'k'. "Bap" rhymes with "cup" but with a 'b' sound. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Recommending a local specialty to a traveler.
부산에 가면 돼지국밥은 꼭 먹어야 할 필수 코스예요.
When you go to Busan, dwaeji gukbap is a must-try.
Describing the comforting feeling after eating the dish.
뜨끈한 돼지국밥 한 그릇이면 속이 든든해요.
A warm bowl of dwaeji gukbap makes you feel full and satisfied.
Discussing effective hangover remedies with friends.
해장으로 돼지국밥만한 게 없죠.
There's nothing quite like dwaeji gukbap for a hangover cure.
Cultural Context
Dwaeji gukbap is the culinary soul of Busan, a hearty pork soup with rice that locals and tourists alike flock to. Its signature milky white broth, achieved by boiling pork bones for hours, offers a rich, comforting flavor. Often served with various condiments like salted shrimp (새우젓, saeujeot) and chives (부추, buchu), it's a customizable and deeply satisfying meal. It's particularly popular on cold days or as a '해장국' (haejangguk), a hangover cure, showcasing its role in daily Korean life.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 돼지국밥 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
돼지국밥 한 그릇 주세요.
Please give me a bowl of dwaeji gukbap.
돼지국밥에 다대기 넣어 먹어요.
I eat dwaeji gukbap with chili paste.
돼지국밥 맛집.
A good dwaeji gukbap restaurant.
Related Expressions
국밥
gukbap
Soup with rice (general term)
순대국밥
sundaegukbap
Blood sausage soup with rice
해장국
haejangguk
Hangover soup
부산
Busan
South Korean city, where dwaeji gukbap originates
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