Korean Dictionary
How to say "Oi Sobagi" in Korean
“Oi Sobagi” in Korean is 오이소박이 (pronounced "oi sobagi").
오이소박이
oi sobagi
Usage & Context
Oi sobagi is a Korean stuffed cucumber kimchi filled with garlic, chili, and green onion. It is a crunchy, refreshing side dish often eaten in summer.
Example Sentence
오이소박이는 여름에 더욱 맛있다.
Oi sobagi is especially delicious in summer.
How to use 오이소박이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Oi Sobagi” is 오이소박이, romanized as oi sobagi.
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 오이소박이.
Pronunciation Guide
오이 (oi) sounds like 'oh-ee', similar to 'oh, we'. 소 (so) sounds like 'so' as in 'soda'. 박이 (bagi) sounds like 'bah-gee', with 'bah' as in 'bar' and 'gee' as in 'geese'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable of each word part.
More Example Sentences
Expressing a seasonal food preference.
여름에는 아삭한 오이소박이가 최고지!
In summer, crunchy oi sobagi is the best!
Praising homemade food.
엄마가 담근 오이소박이는 정말 밥도둑이야.
The oi sobagi my mom made is a real 'rice thief' (so delicious it makes you eat a lot of rice).
Giving a cooking tip.
오이소박이 만들 때 오이를 잘 절여야 해.
When making oi sobagi, you need to salt the cucumbers well.
Cultural Context
Oi Sobagi is a popular summer kimchi, cherished for its refreshing crunch and spicy-savory flavor. Unlike traditional cabbage kimchi, it's made with cucumbers that are typically cut and stuffed with a mixture of chili flakes, garlic, green onions, and other seasonings. Its crisp texture and cool taste make it a perfect accompaniment to any meal, especially during hot weather. It's a common sight on Korean dinner tables and is often made fresh in smaller batches due to cucumbers' tendency to soften over time.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 오이소박이 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
오이소박이 담그다
To make/prepare oi sobagi
시원한 오이소박이
Refreshing oi sobagi
오이소박이 무침
Oi sobagi salad (sometimes used to refer to a simpler, unstuffed cucumber kimchi)
Related Expressions
오이김치
oikimchi
Cucumber kimchi (general term, oi sobagi is a type of oikimchi)
겉절이
geotjeori
Fresh kimchi (not fermented much, often eaten right after making)
김치
kimchi
Kimchi (general term)
아삭하다
asakada
To be crunchy/crisp
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