Korean Dictionary
How to say "Samgyeopsal" in Korean
“Samgyeopsal” in Korean is 삼겹살 (pronounced "Samgyeopsal").
삼겹살
Samgyeopsal
Usage & Context
Grilled pork belly, one of Korea's most popular dining experiences. Eaten by grilling at the table, then wrapping in lettuce with garlic, ssamjang paste, and other accompaniments. The social aspect of sharing samgyeopsal is central to Korean dining culture.
Example Sentence
오늘 저녁에 삼겹살 먹으러 가요!
Let's go eat samgyeopsal this evening!
How to use 삼겹살 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Samgyeopsal” is 삼겹살, romanized as Samgyeopsal.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '삼' (sam), sounds like 'sum'. '겹' (gyeop) is pronounced like 'gyup', rhyming with 'cup' but with a 'y' sound before the vowel. '살' (sal) sounds like 'sal' in 'salary'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Describing a common social occasion for eating samgyeopsal.
회식으로 삼겹살을 먹으러 가는 경우가 많아요.
It's common to go eat samgyeopsal for a company dinner.
Explaining the traditional way to eat samgyeopsal.
삼겹살은 상추에 싸서 마늘이랑 쌈장을 넣고 먹어야 제맛이에요.
Samgyeopsal tastes best when wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang.
Suggesting a popular pairing for samgyeopsal in a specific scenario.
비 오는 날에는 삼겹살에 소주 한 잔이 최고죠!
On a rainy day, samgyeopsal with a shot of soju is the best!
Cultural Context
Samgyeopsal is a beloved Korean BBQ dish, especially popular for social gatherings. The experience of grilling pork belly at the table, cutting it with scissors, and then wrapping it in lettuce (쌈, ssam) with various condiments like garlic, ssamjang (spicy dipping sauce), and kimchi, is central to Korean dining culture. It's often paired with soju (소주) or beer (맥주), creating a lively atmosphere.
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Common Phrases
삼겹살 구워 먹자
Let's grill and eat samgyeopsal.
삼겹살에 소주
Samgyeopsal with soju.
삼겹살 2인분 주세요
Please give me two servings of samgyeopsal.
Related Expressions
목살
Moksal
Pork neck (another popular BBQ cut)
소주
Soju
Korean distilled alcoholic beverage (common pairing)
쌈
Ssam
Wrap (referring to the lettuce wraps)
불판
Bulpan
Grill plate (for BBQ)
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