Korean Dictionary
How to say "Stuff" in Korean
“Stuff” in Korean is 채우다 (pronounced "chaewuda").
채우다
chaewuda
Usage & Context
Filling hollowed food with mixture. Used for peppers, mushrooms, and poultry. Creates interesting texture and flavor combinations.
Example Sentence
고추를 채워요.
I stuff peppers.
How to use 채우다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Stuff” is 채우다, romanized as chaewuda.
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 채우다.
Pronunciation Guide
채 (chae) sounds like 'chay' in 'chayote'. 우 (u) sounds like 'woo' in 'wood'. 다 (da) sounds like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'. Put it together: 'Chae-woo-dah'. The syllables are pronounced with relatively even stress.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
채워요
chaewoyo
This is the standard polite form used in most daily conversations.
Casual (반말)
채워
chaewo
This is the informal form, used with close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
After grocery shopping, putting away groceries.
냉장고를 음식으로 채웠어요.
I filled the fridge with food.
Asking someone to refill a bottle.
빈 병에 물을 채워주세요.
Please fill the empty bottle with water.
Describing someone's dedication to their aspirations.
그는 자신의 꿈을 채우기 위해 노력했다.
He strived to fulfill his dreams.
Cultural Context
채우다 is a versatile verb. In cooking, it's used for stuffing ingredients like in '고추전' (gochu-jeon, stuffed peppers). Beyond the kitchen, it means to fill a space, a void, or even a desire. You'll often hear '배를 채우다' (to fill one's stomach) or '시간을 채우다' (to fill time) in daily conversation, highlighting its broad application.
Editorial note
We review entries like 채우다 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
배를 채우다
to fill one's stomach
빈 공간을 채우다
to fill an empty space
물통을 채우다
to fill a water bottle
Related Expressions
가득 채우다
gadeuk chaewuda
to fill completely
비우다
biuda
to empty (antonym)
넣다
neota
to put in, insert
메우다
meuda
to fill a gap, to stop up
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