Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mix" in Korean
“Mix” in Korean is 섞다 (pronounced "seokda").
섞다
seokda
Usage & Context
Combining ingredients together thoroughly. Essential for making sauces, dressings, and batters. Proper mixing ensures even distribution of flavors.
Example Sentence
재료를 섞어요.
I mix the ingredients.
How to use 섞다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mix” is 섞다, romanized as seokda.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'seok-da' — 'seok' rhymes with 'sock' with a soft 's' and unreleased 'k', 'da' is a short 'dah'.
More Example Sentences
telling someone how to eat bibimbap
양념을 잘 섞어서 비벼 드세요.
Mix the seasoning well and toss it together.
recipe for scrambled eggs
계란을 풀어서 잘 섞어요.
Crack the eggs and mix them well.
making Korean pancake batter
밀가루와 물을 섞어 반죽해요.
Mix flour and water and knead the dough.
Cultural Context
섞다 is a basic mixing verb applicable to both physical and abstract mixing. For food specifically, '비비다' is used when mixing ingredients vigorously in a bowl (like 비빔밥), while '섞다' is more general. The noun form '섞임' is rare — the verb is what you'll hear constantly.
Editorial note
We review entries like 섞다 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
잘 섞어주세요.
Please mix it well.
골고루 섞어요.
Mix it evenly.
살살 섞어야 해요.
You should mix it gently.
Related Expressions
비비다
bibida
to mix/toss (especially food like bibimbap)
혼합하다
honhapada
to mix/combine (formal)
버무리다
beomurida
to mix/toss with seasoning
재료
jaeryo
ingredients
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