Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hobakjuk" in Korean
“Hobakjuk” in Korean is 호박죽 (pronounced "hobakjuk").
호박죽
hobakjuk
Usage & Context
Hobakjuk is a traditional Korean pumpkin porridge made with sweet pumpkin, glutinous rice balls, and a touch of salt or sugar. It is a nutritious dish often given to the sick or elderly.
Example Sentence
병에 걸렸을 때 어머니가 호박죽을 끓여 주셨다.
When I was sick, my mother made hobakjuk for me.
How to use 호박죽 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hobakjuk” is 호박죽, romanized as hobakjuk.
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 호박죽.
Pronunciation Guide
'Ho' sounds like the 'ho' in 'hotel'. 'Bak' rhymes with 'rock' or 'sock'. 'Juk' sounds like 'jook' in 'jukebox', but with a slightly softer 'j' sound, almost like 'chook'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Offering a meal to someone.
아침 식사로 따뜻한 호박죽 한 그릇 어떠세요?
How about a warm bowl of hobakjuk for breakfast?
Praising a family member's cooking.
할머니가 끓여주신 호박죽이 제일 맛있어요.
The hobakjuk my grandmother makes is the most delicious.
Recommending a dish for kids.
달콤하고 부드러운 호박죽은 아이들도 좋아해요.
Sweet and smooth hobakjuk is also popular with children.
Cultural Context
Hobakjuk is a beloved comfort food in Korea, often served to the sick, elderly, or those recovering from surgery due to its easy digestibility and nutritional value. It's made from sweet pumpkin, often with glutinous rice balls (새알심, saealsim) for a chewy texture. You'll find it in traditional Korean cafes, as a starter in some restaurants, or simply made at home, especially in autumn when sweet pumpkins are in season. Its naturally sweet and smooth texture makes it a soothing and satisfying dish.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 호박죽 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
호박죽 먹고 기운 내.
Eat hobakjuk and cheer up.
호박죽 한 그릇 주세요.
Please give me a bowl of hobakjuk.
호박죽이 속을 편안하게 해줘요.
Hobakjuk makes your stomach comfortable.
Related Expressions
팥죽
patjuk
Red bean porridge
전복죽
jeonbokjuk
Abalone porridge
죽
juk
Porridge, gruel
단호박
dan hobak
Sweet pumpkin
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