Korean Dictionary
How to say "Whisk" in Korean
“Whisk” in Korean is 거품기 (pronounced "geofumgi").
거품기
geofumgi
Usage & Context
Tool for beating and aerating ingredients. Essential for eggs and cream. Creates light, fluffy texture.
Example Sentence
거품기로 계란을 풀어요.
I whisk eggs with a whisk.
How to use 거품기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Whisk” is 거품기, romanized as geofumgi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word "거품기" (geofumgi) is pronounced like "guh" (as in 'duh' without the 'd'), then "pum" (like 'pump' without the final 'p'), and finally "gee" (like 'geese' without the 'se'). The "geo" is a soft 'g' sound. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Giving cooking advice to a friend.
계란 풀 때 거품기로 저으면 더 잘 섞여요.
When whisking eggs, if you stir with a whisk, they mix better.
Explaining a recipe step to a family member.
생크림 만들려면 거품기로 계속 저어야 해요.
To make whipped cream, you need to keep whisking with a whisk.
Recommending a kitchen gadget.
이 거품기는 전동이라 힘들이지 않고 편해요.
This whisk is electric, so it's convenient and doesn't require effort.
Cultural Context
While not as universally present as a ladle or tongs in traditional Korean cooking, a whisk ("거품기") is essential for modern baking and dessert making, which has become very popular in Korea. Many Koreans enjoy baking at home, and cooking shows often feature whisks for making sauces, batters, or whipped cream. The term also extends to electric frothers for coffee, reflecting its versatility in contemporary Korean kitchens.
Editorial note
We review entries like 거품기 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
거품기로 계란을 풀다
to whisk eggs with a whisk
전동 거품기
electric whisk
거품을 내다
to make foam/lather (using a whisk)
Related Expressions
젓다
jeotda
to stir, to whisk
계란
gyeran
egg
생크림
saengkeurim
whipped cream
믹서기
mikseogi
blender/mixer
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