Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fry" in Korean
“Fry” in Korean is 튀긴다 (pronounced "twiginda").
튀긴다
twiginda
Usage & Context
A cooking method using hot oil to cook food until crispy. Frying is popular for making Korean fried chicken and snacks. The method creates a golden, crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender.
Example Sentence
닭을 튀긴다.
We fry chicken.
How to use 튀긴다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fry” is 튀긴다, romanized as twiginda.
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 튀긴다.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "twi-gin-da" as "twee-gin-dah." The "tw" is like 'tw' in 'twin'. "Gin" sounds like 'gin' in 'ginger', and "da" is like 'dah'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
튀깁니다
twigimnida
This is the polite declarative form, used when speaking formally or to elders/superiors.
Casual (반말)
튀겨
twigyeo
This is the informal imperative/suggestive form. The input '튀긴다' is the plain declarative form, often used in casual speech or writing.
More Example Sentences
Expressing a strong opinion about food
치킨은 역시 바삭하게 튀겨야 제맛이지!
Chicken really tastes best when fried crispy!
Talking about cooking at home
집에서 감자튀김을 튀긴다.
I fry french fries at home.
Recounting a meal to a friend
새우를 튀겨서 맥주랑 같이 먹었어요.
I fried shrimp and ate it with beer.
Cultural Context
Frying (튀기다) is synonymous with delicious, often indulgent, food in Korea. Chikin (Korean fried chicken) is a national obsession, and twigim (튀김), a general term for deep-fried items (like tempura), is a popular street food. The sound of oil sizzling and the crispy texture are highly valued in Korean cuisine.
Editorial note
We review entries like 튀긴다 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
치킨 튀기다
To fry chicken
새우 튀기다
To fry shrimp
돈가스 튀기다
To fry pork cutlet
Related Expressions
튀기다
twigida
To fry (infinitive form)
튀김
twigim
Fried food (noun)
볶다
bokkda
To stir-fry
지진다
jijinda
To pan-fry (e.g., pancakes, eggs)
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