Korean Dictionary
How to say "Serving Spoon" in Korean
“Serving Spoon” in Korean is 밥숟가락 (pronounced "bap ssutkgarag").
밥숟가락
bap ssutkgarag
Usage & Context
Large spoon for serving food. Essential for Korean dining. Comes in metal or plastic.
Example Sentence
밥숟가락으로 밥을 담아요.
I serve rice with a serving spoon.
How to use 밥숟가락 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Serving Spoon” is 밥숟가락, romanized as bap ssutkgarag.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'Bap' sounds like 'bop' as in 'bop your head.' 'Ssut-ga-rag' is like 'soot-gah-rahg,' with 'soot' like 'soot from a chimney,' 'gah' like 'gah-gah,' and 'rahg' like 'rag.' The double 's' (ㅆ) makes a strong, tense 's' sound.
More Example Sentences
Asking someone to serve food at the table.
밥숟가락으로 찌개를 덜어주세요.
Please serve the stew with the serving spoon.
Making do with available utensils.
밥숟가락이 없어서 국자로 밥을 펐어요.
I didn't have a serving spoon, so I scooped rice with a ladle.
Commenting on the size of a utensil.
이 밥숟가락은 좀 작네요.
This serving spoon is a bit small.
Cultural Context
'밥숟가락' literally means 'rice spoon,' but it commonly refers to a larger spoon used for serving rice or communal dishes like stews and soups, distinguishing it from the smaller individual eating spoon (그냥 숟가락 or 밥 먹는 숟가락). In Korean dining, it's customary to use a serving spoon to take food from communal dishes to your individual bowl, promoting hygiene and sharing. This practice is a key part of Korean table manners.
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Common Phrases
밥숟가락으로 밥을 푸다
To scoop rice with a serving spoon
밥숟가락으로 덜어 먹다
To serve and eat with a serving spoon
밥숟가락 놓을 때까지
Until one puts down their spoon (meaning until death, or the very end of life/career)
Related Expressions
국자
gukja
Ladle
개인 숟가락
gaein sutgarak
Individual spoon
집게
jipge
Tongs
덜다
deolda
To serve/dish out
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