Korean Dictionary
How to say "Roast" in Korean
“Roast” in Korean is 로스트하다 (pronounced "roseuteu hada").
로스트하다
roseuteu hada
Usage & Context
Cooking method using dry heat in an oven. Creates caramelized exterior and tender interior. Used for meats, vegetables, and nuts.
Example Sentence
야채를 로스트해요.
I roast vegetables.
How to use 로스트하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Roast” is 로스트하다, romanized as roseuteu hada.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
로 (ro) sounds like 'row' as in 'row a boat'. 스 (seu) sounds like 'soo' but with a very short 'u' sound, almost like 'ss'. 트 (teu) sounds like 'too' but with a very short 'u' sound, almost like 'tt'. 하 (ha) sounds like 'ha' as in 'haha'. 다 (da) sounds like 'da' as in 'dad'. Combine as 'row-seu-teu ha-da'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
로스트합니다
roseuteu hamnida
Formal polite form of '하다' (to do).
Casual (반말)
로스트해
roseuteu hae
Casual informal form of '하다' (to do).
More Example Sentences
Describing a meal prepared at home.
통닭을 오븐에 로스트해서 먹었어요.
I roasted a whole chicken in the oven and ate it.
Comparing different meat dishes.
로스트 비프는 스테이크보다 부드러워요.
Roast beef is softer than steak.
Discussing a trend in coffee shops.
커피 원두를 직접 로스트하는 카페가 많아졌어요.
Many cafes now roast their own coffee beans.
Cultural Context
'로스트하다' is a direct loanword from English 'roast' and is widely understood, especially in cooking contexts. While traditional Korean cooking often involves grilling (굽다, gupda) or steaming (찌다, jjida), roasting in an oven has become very popular, particularly for Western-style dishes like chicken, beef, and vegetables. It's common to see '로스트 치킨' (roast chicken) or '로스트 비프' (roast beef) on menus, and home cooks increasingly use ovens for this method. The term is also used for coffee bean roasting.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
로스트 치킨
Roast chicken
로스트 비프
Roast beef
야채를 로스트하다
To roast vegetables
Related Expressions
굽다
gupda
To grill, to bake (more general)
튀기다
twigida
To fry
볶다
bokkda
To stir-fry
찌다
jjida
To steam
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