Korean Dictionary
How to say "Saeujeot" in Korean
“Saeujeot” in Korean is 새우젓 (pronounced "saeujeot").
새우젓
saeujeot
Usage & Context
Saeujeot is a Korean condiment made of small fermented shrimp with salt. It is a key ingredient in making kimchi and is also used as a seasoning and dipping sauce.
Example Sentence
김치를 담글 때 새우젓을 넣으면 감칠맛이 난다.
Adding saeujeot when making kimchi gives it a savory depth.
How to use 새우젓 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Saeujeot” is 새우젓, romanized as saeujeot.
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 새우젓.
Pronunciation Guide
For 'saeu' (새우), 'sae' sounds like 'say', and 'u' sounds like 'oo' in 'moon'. For 'jeot' (젓), it sounds like 'jut' in 'jut out', but with a 'j' sound and a soft 't' at the end, almost like a 'd'. The stress is typically on the first syllable of 'saeu'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing kimchi-making techniques.
김치를 담글 때 새우젓을 넣으면 감칠맛이 깊어져요.
Adding saeujeot when making kimchi deepens its umami flavor.
Enjoying a traditional Korean dish.
돼지고기 수육은 새우젓에 찍어 먹어야 제맛이죠.
Boiled pork belly tastes best when dipped in saeujeot.
Explaining the versatility of a Korean ingredient.
새우젓은 찌개나 국의 간을 맞출 때도 사용해요.
Saeujeot is also used to season stews and soups.
Cultural Context
Saeujeot, or fermented salted shrimp, is a powerhouse ingredient in Korean cuisine, renowned for its intense umami and salty flavor. It's absolutely crucial for making authentic kimchi, where it aids fermentation and adds depth. Beyond kimchi, saeujeot serves as a popular dipping sauce for boiled pork belly (bossam or suyuk) and sundae (Korean blood sausage), and is also used to season various stews and soups. Its pungent aroma might be strong for some, but its flavor contribution is irreplaceable.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 새우젓 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
새우젓으로 간을 맞추다
To season with saeujeot
돼지고기랑 새우젓은 찰떡궁합이야.
Pork and saeujeot are a perfect match.
김치에 새우젓이 들어가야 제맛이지.
Kimchi needs saeujeot to taste right.
Related Expressions
액젓
aekjeot
Fish sauce (general term)
멸치액젓
myeolchiaekjeot
Anchovy fish sauce
간장
ganjang
Soy sauce
소금
sogeum
Salt
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