Korean Dictionary
How to say "Chuseok Food" in Korean
“Chuseok Food” in Korean is 명절 음식 (pronounced "myeongjeol eumsik").
명절 음식
myeongjeol eumsik
Usage & Context
명절 음식 encompasses the traditional foods prepared and shared during Korean holidays. For 추석 this includes 송편, galbi (ribs), japchae, and various jeon (pancakes). Preparing 명절 음식 is traditionally a communal family activity especially for women who work together in the kitchen for hours before the holiday.
Example Sentence
명절 음식 준비에 온 가족이 함께 도왔어요.
The whole family helped together in preparing the holiday food.
How to use 명절 음식 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Chuseok Food” is 명절 음식, romanized as myeongjeol eumsik.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
명절 (myeongjeol) sounds like 'MYUNG-jeol'. 'Myung' rhymes with 'sung' but with an 'm' sound, and 'jeol' is like 'jull' in 'jolly' but with a softer 'j'. 음식 (eumsik) sounds like 'EUM-shik'. 'Eum' is like 'oom' in 'boom' but shorter, and 'shik' is like 'shick' in 'chick'.
More Example Sentences
Someone describes typical Chuseok dishes.
추석에는 송편이랑 갈비찜 같은 명절 음식을 먹어요.
During Chuseok, we eat holiday foods like songpyeon and galbijjim.
Highlighting the communal aspect of holiday cooking.
명절 음식 준비는 항상 온 가족이 모여서 함께 해요.
Holiday food preparation is always done with the whole family gathered together.
A grandchild praises their grandmother's cooking during holidays.
할머니의 명절 음식은 언제나 최고예요.
Grandma's holiday food is always the best.
Cultural Context
명절 음식 refers to the special dishes prepared for major Korean holidays like Seollal and Chuseok. These aren't just meals; they're a labor of love, often involving the entire family, especially women, who spend hours together in the kitchen. Dishes like 송편 (songpyeon), 갈비찜 (galbijjim), 잡채 (japchae), and various 전 (jeon) are central to these celebrations, symbolizing abundance, family unity, and respect for ancestors. The aroma of 명절 음식 often evokes strong feelings of nostalgia and home.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
명절 음식 준비하다
To prepare holiday food
명절 음식 만들다
To make holiday food
명절 음식 먹다
To eat holiday food
Related Expressions
명절
myeongjeol
Holiday
음식
eumsik
Food
제사 음식
jesa eumsik
Ancestral rite food
잔치 음식
janchi eumsik
Feast food
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