Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ox bone soup" in Korean
“Ox bone soup” in Korean is 설렁탕 (pronounced "Seolleongtang").
설렁탕
Seolleongtang
Usage & Context
A milky white Korean soup made from ox bones simmered for hours until the broth turns rich and creamy. Served with rice and thin-sliced beef. A traditional comfort food eaten at any time of day. Customers season it themselves with salt and green onions.
Example Sentence
설렁탕은 뼈를 오래 고아서 만들어요.
Seolleongtang is made by simmering bones for a long time.
How to use 설렁탕 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ox bone soup” is 설렁탕, romanized as Seolleongtang.
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Seol', sounds like 'sole' in 'solemn'. 'Leong' sounds like 'lung' but with an 'eo' vowel, similar to the 'u' in 'fur' or 'blur', followed by a soft 'ng' sound. 'Tang' rhymes with 'fang' or 'sang'. The double 'l' in 'Seolleong' makes the 'l' sound slightly longer and more pronounced.
More Example Sentences
Comfort food for illness.
감기 기운 있을 때 뜨끈한 설렁탕 한 그릇이면 최고예요.
When you feel a cold coming on, a hot bowl of seolleongtang is the best.
How to eat.
설렁탕은 소금이랑 파를 넣어서 간을 맞춰 먹어요.
You season seolleongtang with salt and green onions to taste.
Describing the taste.
오래 끓여서 그런지 국물이 정말 진해요.
Perhaps because it's simmered for a long time, the broth is really rich.
Cultural Context
Seolleongtang is a traditional Korean soup known for its milky white, rich broth made by simmering ox bones for many hours. It's considered a nourishing and comforting dish, often eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, especially during colder months or when one needs a boost of energy. Diners typically season their own bowl with salt, ground pepper, and chopped green onions, making it a personalized experience. It's a staple in many Korean households and restaurants.
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Common Phrases
설렁탕 한 그릇 주세요.
Please give me a bowl of seolleongtang.
설렁탕에 밥 말아 먹어요.
I eat seolleongtang by mixing rice into it.
설렁탕 국물이 진하고 고소해요.
The seolleongtang broth is rich and savory.
Related Expressions
곰탕
Gomtang
Oxtail soup (similar clear broth soup)
갈비탕
Galbitang
Short rib soup (another beef soup)
국밥
Gukbap
Soup with rice (general term)
사골
Sagol
Ox leg bone (main ingredient)
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