Korean Dictionary
How to say "Yukgaejang" in Korean
“Yukgaejang” in Korean is 육개장 (pronounced "Yukgaejang").
육개장
Yukgaejang
Usage & Context
육개장 is a spicy beef soup made with shredded beef, vegetables like fernbrake and bean sprouts, and a rich chili broth. It is a warming comfort food traditionally eaten at funerals and also popular year-round. The deep red color comes from generous amounts of gochugaru (red pepper flakes).
Example Sentence
육개장은 매콤하고 깊은 맛이 나는 국물 요리예요.
Yukgaejang is a spicy soup dish with a deep, rich flavor.
How to use 육개장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Yukgaejang” is 육개장, romanized as Yukgaejang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
육개장 (Yukgaejang) is pronounced 'Yook-gae-jang'. 'Yook' rhymes with 'book', 'gae' sounds like 'gay', and 'jang' is like the 'jang' in 'jangly'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the 'jang' syllable.
More Example Sentences
A friend suggesting a meal on a cold, rainy day.
비 오는 날에는 뜨거운 육개장이 최고죠.
On a rainy day, hot yukgaejang is the best.
Someone feeling better after eating a comforting, spicy meal.
육개장 한 그릇 먹고 나니 속이 확 풀리네요.
After eating a bowl of yukgaejang, my stomach feels much better (relieved).
Reviewing a dish at a restaurant with a friend.
이 식당 육개장은 고기가 정말 부드러워요.
The beef in this restaurant's yukgaejang is really tender.
Cultural Context
육개장 is a beloved spicy beef soup, often served at funerals as a warming comfort food, but enjoyed year-round. Its signature deep red color and fiery kick come from generous amounts of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes). Many Koreans find it the perfect dish to warm up on a cold day or to recover from a hangover, making it a staple in many Korean households and restaurants.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
육개장 주세요.
Please give me yukgaejang.
육개장 맛있게 드세요.
Enjoy your yukgaejang.
육개장 포장되나요?
Can I get yukgaejang to go?
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