Korean Dictionary
How to say "Stir" in Korean
“Stir” in Korean is 저으면서 끓이다 (pronounced "jeoeumyeonseo kkeulida").
저으면서 끓이다
jeoeumyeonseo kkeulida
Usage & Context
Continuous mixing during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Essential for soups, sauces, and risotto-style dishes.
Example Sentence
계속 저으면서 끓여요.
I stir continuously while cooking.
How to use 저으면서 끓이다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Stir” is 저으면서 끓이다, romanized as jeoeumyeonseo kkeulida.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'jeo-eu-myeon-seo kkeu-ri-da' — 'jeo' like 'juh', 'eu' like 'oo' without rounding, 'myeon' rhymes with 'yawn' with m-, 'seo' like 'suh', then 'kkeuri-da' with a tensed 'kk'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
저어가면서 끓이다
jeoeogamyeonseo kkeulida
more natural, colloquial variant meaning the same thing
More Example Sentences
making Korean porridge
죽은 계속 저어주면서 끓여야 해요.
You have to keep stirring while cooking porridge.
recipe warning
타지 않게 잘 저어주세요.
Keep stirring well so it doesn't burn.
describing cooking process
나무 주걱으로 저어가면서 끓였어요.
I stirred with a wooden spoon while boiling.
Cultural Context
The verb '젓다' means to stir, and '저으면서 끓이다' is the compound describing continuous stirring while boiling. In Korean kitchens, this phrase is common for thick dishes like 죽 (porridge) and 된장찌개 (soybean stew) where ingredients easily stick to the pot. Koreans often say '타지 않게 저어라' (stir so it doesn't burn).
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
계속 저으세요.
Keep stirring.
저어가면서 끓여요.
Stir while boiling.
타지 않게 저어요.
Stir so it doesn't burn.
Related Expressions
젓다
jeotda
to stir
휘젓다
hwijeotda
to stir vigorously
주걱
jugeok
wooden spatula/paddle
국자
gukja
ladle
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