Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hobak Jeon" in Korean
“Hobak Jeon” in Korean is 호박전 (pronounced "hobak jeon").
호박전
hobak jeon
Usage & Context
Hobak jeon is a Korean zucchini or pumpkin pancake coated in flour and egg batter and pan-fried. It is a classic banchan often prepared for ancestral rites and holiday meals.
Example Sentence
호박전은 명절 음식으로 자주 만든다.
Hobak jeon is often made as a holiday food.
How to use 호박전 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hobak Jeon” is 호박전, romanized as hobak jeon.
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 호박전.
Pronunciation Guide
"Ho-bak jeon" is pronounced with "Ho" like the 'ho' in "hope," and "bak" rhyming with "bock" (as in a type of beer). "Jeon" sounds like "john" but with a slightly softer 'j' and a shorter 'o' sound, almost like "jun" in "junior." The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a home-cooked meal prepared by a parent.
엄마가 호박전을 맛있게 부쳐주셨어요.
Mom pan-fried hobak jeon deliciously for me.
Suggesting a popular Korean pairing for a specific weather.
비 오는 날에는 막걸리에 호박전이 최고죠.
On a rainy day, makgeolli with hobak jeon is the best.
Discussing essential traditional holiday foods.
명절 상차림에 호박전이 빠질 수 없죠.
Hobak jeon can't be left out of a holiday meal spread.
Cultural Context
Hobak jeon is a beloved Korean zucchini or pumpkin pancake, often prepared for ancestral rites (jesa) and major holidays like Chuseok and Seollal. It's a comforting banchan that highlights the mild sweetness of Korean zucchini (애호박, aehobak). The specific verb '부치다' (buchida) is used for pan-frying jeon, emphasizing its traditional preparation. It's also famously paired with makgeolli (rice wine) on rainy days, a common and cherished Korean tradition.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 호박전 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
호박전 부쳐 먹자.
Let's make and eat hobak jeon.
호박전이 노릇노릇하게 잘 익었네.
The hobak jeon is nicely golden brown and cooked.
따뜻한 호박전.
Warm hobak jeon.
Related Expressions
전
jeon
Korean pancake (general term)
애호박
aehobak
Korean zucchini
부치다
buchida
To pan-fry (specifically for jeon)
명절 음식
myeongjeol eumshik
Holiday food
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