Korean Dictionary
How to say "Egg" in Korean
“Egg” in Korean is 계란 (pronounced "Gyeran").
계란
Gyeran
Usage & Context
Eggs are a versatile and commonly used ingredient in Korean cooking. 달걀 is the native Korean word while 계란 is more commonly used in everyday speech. 계란말이 (rolled egg omelette), a common banchan, is a favorite. Eggs are also added to ramyeon and bibimbap.
Example Sentence
계란프라이 하나만 더 넣어도 맛있어요.
Adding just one more fried egg makes it more delicious.
How to use 계란 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Egg” is 계란, romanized as Gyeran.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 계란.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Gye', sounds like 'geh' in 'get' but with a 'y' sound before it, similar to 'yeah' but with a 'g' at the start. The second syllable, 'ran', sounds like 'run'. The 'r' sound is a light flap, similar to the 'tt' in 'butter' in American English.
More Example Sentences
Describing a simple breakfast meal.
아침에 계란 프라이 하나 먹었어요.
I ate one fried egg for breakfast.
Asking for a recipe ingredient quantity.
계란말이 만들 때 계란 몇 개 필요해요?
How many eggs do I need to make gyeran-mari?
Planning a grocery purchase for the week.
마트에서 계란 한 판 사야겠어요.
I should buy a tray of eggs at the supermarket.
Cultural Context
While 달걀 (dalgyal) is the native Korean word, 계란 (gyeran) is more commonly used in daily conversation and in popular food names like 계란말이 (gyeran-mari, rolled omelette) or 계란찜 (gyeran-jjim, steamed egg custard). Eggs are a versatile staple, often added to ramyeon, bibimbap, or served as a simple, nutritious banchan (side dish).
Editorial note
We review entries like 계란 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
계란 프라이
Fried egg
계란 깨다
To crack an egg
계란 노른자
Egg yolk
Related Expressions
달걀
Dalgyal
Egg (native Korean word, often used in scientific contexts)
계란말이
Gyeran-mari
Rolled omelette
계란찜
Gyeran-jjim
Steamed egg custard
삶은 계란
Salmeun gyeran
Boiled egg
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