Korean Dictionary
How to say "Peel" in Korean
“Peel” in Korean is 벗기다 (pronounced "beotgida").
벗기다
beotgida
Usage & Context
Removing outer skin from vegetables and fruits. Essential preparation step. Can be done with knife or peeler depending on ingredient.
Example Sentence
감자 껍질을 벗겨요.
I peel potato skin.
How to use 벗기다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Peel” is 벗기다, romanized as beotgida.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 벗기다.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '벗' (beot), sounds like 'but' with a soft 't' sound at the end. '기' (gi) is like 'gee' in 'geese'. '다' (da) is like 'dah'. The stress is on '벗'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
벗겨요
beotgyeoyo
This is the common polite form used in daily conversation.
Casual (반말)
벗겨
beotgyeo
This is the casual form, often used among close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
A common act of preparing fruit for a child.
사과 껍질을 벗겨서 아이에게 줬어요.
I peeled the apple skin and gave it to the child.
Expressing a relatable frustration in the kitchen.
삶은 달걀 껍질 벗기기가 제일 귀찮아요.
Peeling boiled egg shells is the most annoying.
Sharing a cooking preference for convenience.
새우 껍질을 벗겨서 요리하는 게 더 편해요.
It's more convenient to peel shrimp before cooking.
Cultural Context
While '벗기다' directly translates to 'peel' in a cooking context, it's a versatile verb that can also mean 'to take off' (clothes) or 'to remove' (a cover). In Korean cooking, peeling is a fundamental step for many fruits and vegetables, especially root vegetables like potatoes (감자, gamja) and radishes (무, mu), which are staples in various dishes.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
감자 껍질을 벗기다
to peel potato skin
과일 껍질을 벗기다
to peel fruit skin
옷을 벗기다
to take off clothes
Related Expressions
깎다
kkakda
to peel (with a knife/peeler), to pare
껍질
kkeopjil
skin, peel, shell (noun)
까다
kkada
to peel (often for nuts, eggs, or fruit with a distinct shell)
제거하다
jegeohada
to remove (more formal, general)
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