Korean Dictionary
How to say "Smoke" in Korean
“Smoke” in Korean is 훈제하다 (pronounced "hunje hada").
훈제하다
hunje hada
Usage & Context
Exposing food to smoke for flavor and preservation. Creates distinctive smoky taste. Used for fish, meat, and cheese.
Example Sentence
생선을 훈제해요.
I smoke fish.
How to use 훈제하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Smoke” is 훈제하다, romanized as hunje hada.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 훈제하다.
Pronunciation Guide
For '훈제' (hunje), 'hun' sounds like 'hoon' (as in 'typhoon'), and 'je' like 'jay'. '하다' (hada) is pronounced 'ha' like 'hah' and 'da' like 'dah'. The 'h' in 'hun' is a soft, breathy sound.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
훈제해요
hunje haeyo
This is the common polite form used in daily conversation.
Casual (반말)
훈제해
hunje hae
Used with close friends or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a fun cooking activity during camping.
캠핑 가서 고기를 훈제해 먹으면 정말 맛있어요.
It's really delicious to smoke meat when camping.
Describing a homemade or specialty food item.
이 연어는 직접 훈제한 거예요.
This salmon was smoked in-house (or by myself).
Recommending a dish that appeals to kids.
훈제 오리 요리는 아이들도 좋아해요.
Smoked duck dishes are popular even with children.
Cultural Context
While not as traditional as other preservation methods, '훈제하다' (to smoke food) has become popular in modern Korean cuisine, especially with the rise of Western-style BBQ and gourmet cooking. Smoked meats like duck (훈제 오리) and salmon (훈제 연어) are now common in restaurants and home cooking. It's often associated with special occasions or outdoor activities like camping, where people enjoy the unique flavor and cooking process.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
훈제 연어
smoked salmon
훈제 오리
smoked duck
훈제 치즈
smoked cheese
Related Expressions
굽다
gupda
to grill/roast
찌다
jjida
to steam
튀기다
twigida
to fry
연기
yeongi
smoke (noun)
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