Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kimchi Stew" in Korean
“Kimchi Stew” in Korean is 김치찌개 (pronounced "kimchi jjigae").
김치찌개
kimchi jjigae
Usage & Context
A spicy Korean stew made with kimchi and pork. It's a popular comfort food and is often served with rice. The stew is known for its bold, spicy flavor and warming properties.
Example Sentence
김치찌개는 매워요.
Kimchi stew is spicy.
How to use 김치찌개 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kimchi Stew” is 김치찌개, romanized as kimchi jjigae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say "Kim-chi Jji-gae." "Kim" sounds like the name "Kim." "Chi" is like "chee" in "cheese" but without the 's' sound. "Jji" is like "jee" in "jeep" but with a slightly harder, almost 'ch' sound at the beginning. "Gae" rhymes with "gay."
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a dinner menu to a friend or family member.
오늘 저녁은 김치찌개 어때요?
How about kimchi stew for dinner tonight?
Recommending a restaurant to someone based on its kimchi stew.
이 식당 김치찌개는 정말 맛있어요.
This restaurant's kimchi stew is really delicious.
Expressing comfort food preference during bad weather.
비 오는 날에는 뜨거운 김치찌개가 최고죠.
On a rainy day, hot kimchi stew is the best.
Cultural Context
Kimchi jjigae is arguably the most iconic and beloved comfort food in Korea, often eaten daily. It's a staple in almost every Korean household and restaurant. Its spicy, savory, and warming properties make it especially popular during colder months or as a hangover cure. You'll frequently see characters in K-dramas enjoying a steaming bowl of kimchi jjigae, often served with a bowl of rice and various side dishes.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
김치찌개 하나 주세요.
Please give me one kimchi stew.
김치찌개 먹을래?
Want to eat kimchi stew?
여기 김치찌개 진짜 맛있다!
This kimchi stew is really delicious here!
Related Expressions
된장찌개
doenjang jjigae
Soybean paste stew
순두부찌개
sundubu jjigae
Soft tofu stew
찌개
jjigae
Stew (general term)
김치
kimchi
Fermented cabbage (main ingredient)
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