Korean Dictionary
How to say “Jeon (Korean Pancake)” in Korean
전
jeon
BeginnerHolidays & Festivals
Usage & Context
전 is a savory Korean pancake made with various ingredients such as vegetables, meat, seafood, or kimchi and is a staple of holiday food in Korea. Making 전 for 설날 and 추석 is a major part of holiday food preparation. The sound of 전 sizzling in a pan is said to evoke feelings of nostalgia for Korean holidays.
Example Sentence
명절에는 다양한 전을 부쳐요.
We make various types of jeon during holidays.
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