Korean Dictionary
How to say "Green Onion" in Korean
“Green Onion” in Korean is 파 (pronounced "pa").
파
pa
Usage & Context
Pa (green onion) is widely used as a garnish and seasoning in Korean cuisine. It features prominently in soups like gomtang, pancakes like pajeon, and kimchi recipes.
Example Sentence
파는 한국 요리에서 빠질 수 없는 채소다.
Green onion is an indispensable vegetable in Korean cuisine.
How to use 파 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Green Onion” is 파, romanized as pa.
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 파.
Pronunciation Guide
The word 'pa' (파) is pronounced like 'pah' in 'papa' or 'park' without the 'rk' sound. It's a short, clear 'ah' sound, similar to the 'a' in 'father'.
More Example Sentences
Giving a tip for enhancing instant noodles.
라면에 파를 송송 썰어 넣으면 더 맛있어요.
If you finely chop and add green onions to ramyeon, it tastes even better.
Discussing the key ingredient of a dish.
파전에는 파가 많이 들어가야 제맛이죠.
Pajeon (green onion pancake) tastes best with lots of green onions.
General observation about Korean cooking.
국물 요리에는 항상 파가 들어가요.
Green onions are always added to soup dishes.
Cultural Context
Pa (green onion) is an indispensable garnish and flavoring agent in Korean cuisine. It's used to add freshness, a mild oniony bite, and a pop of color to almost every soup, stew, and stir-fry. You'll often see it finely chopped and sprinkled on top of dishes like gomtang or sundubu jjigae, or as a main ingredient in dishes like pajeon (green onion pancake).
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 파 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
파 썰다
to chop green onions
파 송송
finely chopped green onions (often used in cooking instructions)
파 기름
green onion oil (flavoring oil)
Related Expressions
대파
daepa
large green onion/leek
쪽파
jjokpa
scallion/small green onion
파김치
pagimchi
green onion kimchi
고명
gomyeong
garnish
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