Korean Dictionary
How to say "Braised Pork Trotters" in Korean
“Braised Pork Trotters” in Korean is 족발 (pronounced "jokbal").
족발
jokbal
Usage & Context
Pork trotters braised until tender and served with a spicy dipping sauce. It's a popular late-night snack and drinking food in Korea. The dish is known for its gelatinous texture and savory flavor.
Example Sentence
족발은 야식으로 좋아요.
Jokbal is good as a late-night snack.
How to use 족발 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Braised Pork Trotters” is 족발, romanized as jokbal.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say "Jok-bal." "Jok" sounds like "joke" but with a clear 'k' sound at the end, not 'ke'. "Bal" is like "ball" but with a shorter 'a' sound, similar to the 'a' in "balcony."
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a late-night food order to friends or family.
오늘 밤 야식으로 족발 시킬까?
Shall we order jokbal as a late-night snack tonight?
Explaining a perceived health benefit of jokbal from a specific restaurant.
이 집 족발은 콜라겐이 풍부해서 피부에 좋아요.
This place's jokbal is rich in collagen, so it's good for your skin.
Inviting someone for a casual drink and food pairing.
족발에 소주 한잔 어때?
How about a glass of soju with jokbal?
Cultural Context
Jokbal is a highly popular late-night snack and drinking food (안주, anju) in Korea. It consists of braised pig's trotters, known for its tender, gelatinous texture and savory flavor. It's often delivered directly to homes and is commonly enjoyed with a side of spicy dipping sauce, fresh vegetables, and sometimes a refreshing noodle dish like makguksu. Many Koreans believe the collagen in jokbal is good for the skin.
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Common Phrases
족발 시킬까?
Shall we order jokbal?
여기 족발 맛집이야.
This is a famous jokbal restaurant.
족발 배달 돼요?
Do you deliver jokbal?
Related Expressions
보쌈
bossam
Boiled pork wraps (similar dish)
야식
yasik
Late-night snack
막국수
makguksu
Buckwheat noodles (often eaten with jokbal)
콜라겐
kollagen
Collagen
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