Korean Dictionary
How to say "Egg Tart" in Korean
“Egg Tart” in Korean is 계란타르트 (pronounced "gyeran tart").
계란타르트
gyeran tart
Usage & Context
A popular Korean bakery item with a crispy pastry shell and creamy egg custard filling. It's a favorite snack and dessert available in most Korean bakeries and convenience stores. The tart is known for its rich, sweet flavor.
Example Sentence
계란타르트는 달콤해요.
Egg tart is sweet.
How to use 계란타르트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Egg Tart” is 계란타르트, romanized as gyeran tart.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '계' (gye) like 'gy' in 'gypsy' followed by 'eh'. '란' (ran) sounds like the English word 'ran'. '타' (ta) is like 'ta' in 'taco'. '르' (reu) is a light 'r' sound followed by a short 'uh'. '트' (teu) is a soft 't' sound with a very short 'uh' at the end. Put it together as 'Gye-ran tah-ruh-teu' with even stress.
More Example Sentences
Ordering at a cafe for a snack.
카페에서 따뜻한 아메리카노랑 계란타르트 하나 주세요.
In the cafe, please give me a warm Americano and an egg tart.
Suggesting a dessert to a friend.
점심 먹고 후식으로 계란타르트 먹을까?
Shall we have an egg tart for dessert after lunch?
Recommending a popular bakery item to someone.
이 베이커리 계란타르트 진짜 맛있어! 줄 서서 사야 해.
This bakery's egg tart is really delicious! You have to queue to buy it.
Cultural Context
Egg tarts are a beloved bakery item in Korea, widely available in popular chains like Paris Baguette and Tous Les Jours. While not a traditional Korean dessert, they've been fully embraced and are a common snack or light dessert, often enjoyed with coffee or tea. They're a popular choice for a quick treat or a small gift among colleagues or friends.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
계란타르트 하나 주세요.
Please give me one egg tart.
이 계란타르트 정말 맛있어요.
This egg tart is really delicious.
따뜻한 계란타르트가 최고죠.
Warm egg tarts are the best.
Related Expressions
에그타르트
egeu tareuteu
Egg tart (English loanword, often used interchangeably)
빵
ppang
Bread / Bakery item
디저트
dijeoteu
Dessert
간식
gansik
Snack
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