Korean Dictionary
How to say "Grill" in Korean
“Grill” in Korean is 구우다 (pronounced "guuda").
구우다
guuda
Usage & Context
A cooking method using direct heat from fire or a hot surface. Grilling is popular in Korean cuisine for meats and vegetables. The method imparts a smoky flavor and creates a charred exterior.
Example Sentence
고기를 구워요.
We grill meat.
How to use 구우다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Grill” is 구우다, romanized as guuda.
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 구우다.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Gu-u-da." "Gu" sounds like "goo" in "goose." The second "u" is also like "oo" in "moon." "Da" is like "dah" in "dah-ling." The two 'u' sounds are distinct but often blend slightly in natural speech.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
구워요
guweoyo
Standard polite form (해요체).
Casual (반말)
구워
guwo
Standard casual form (해체).
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a Korean BBQ meal with friends.
삼겹살을 불판에 구워 먹자.
Let's grill pork belly on the grill pan and eat it.
Ordering grilled fish at a restaurant or making a request to a cook.
생선을 노릇노릇하게 구워 주세요.
Please grill the fish until it's golden brown.
Expressing a favorite camping activity.
캠핑 가서 고기를 구워 먹는 게 제일 좋아요.
Eating grilled meat when camping is the best.
Cultural Context
구우다 (guuda) is the verb for 'to grill' or 'to bake.' It's widely used in Korean cuisine, especially for grilling meats like samgyeopsal (pork belly) and galbi (ribs) at the table, a quintessential Korean BBQ experience. It also applies to grilling fish, baking bread, or roasting chestnuts. The act of grilling together is a significant social activity in Korea, often accompanied by drinks and lively conversation.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
고기 구워 먹자.
Let's grill meat and eat it.
빵을 굽다.
To bake bread.
생선을 굽다.
To grill fish.
Related Expressions
굽다
gupda
To grill/bake (base verb form)
튀기다
twigida
To deep-fry
볶다
bokda
To stir-fry
삶다
samda
To boil
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