Korean Dictionary
How to say "Spatula" in Korean
“Spatula” in Korean is 뒤집개 (pronounced "dwijipgae").
뒤집개
dwijipgae
Usage & Context
Flat tool for flipping and stirring. Essential for pan-frying and stir-frying. Prevents food from sticking.
Example Sentence
뒤집개로 고기를 뒤집어요.
I flip meat with a spatula.
How to use 뒤집개 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Spatula” is 뒤집개, romanized as dwijipgae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word "뒤집개" (dwijipgae) is pronounced like "dwee" (as in 'dweeb' without the 'b'), then "jeep" (like the car), and finally "gae" (like 'gay'). The "dwi" is a quick, light sound. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Explaining cooking essentials to a beginner.
계란 프라이 할 때 뒤집개가 꼭 필요해요.
A spatula is absolutely necessary when making a fried egg.
Describing cooking a meal.
팬케이크를 뒤집개로 조심스럽게 뒤집었어요.
I carefully flipped the pancake with a spatula.
Recommending a kitchen tool to a friend.
이 뒤집개는 실리콘이라 프라이팬에 흠집이 안 나요.
This spatula is silicone, so it won't scratch the frying pan.
Cultural Context
"뒤집개" is a very common and essential tool in Korean cooking, especially for dishes like jeon (전, savory pancakes), stir-fries, or grilling meat on a pan. Its presence is ubiquitous in Korean kitchens, from traditional homes to modern apartments, and it's frequently seen in K-dramas when characters are cooking at home.
Editorial note
We review entries like 뒤집개 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
뒤집개로 뒤집다
to flip with a spatula
계란 뒤집개
egg spatula
실리콘 뒤집개
silicone spatula
Related Expressions
주걱
jugeok
rice paddle
젓가락
jeotgarak
chopsticks (also used for flipping small items)
프라이팬
peuraipaen
frying pan
뒤집다
dwijipda
to flip, to turn over
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