English–Korean

“cooking oil” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsigyongnyu

Example

요리할 때 식용유를 조금 넣어.yo ri hal ttae si gyong nyu reul cho geum neo eo

When cooking, add a little cooking oil.

Illustration for 식용유 (cooking oil)

How to say “cooking oil” in Korean

“Cooking oil” in Korean is 식용유 (sigyongnyu).

A smooth liquid fat used as a basic cooking ingredient, from lightly coating food to frying it.

Full entry for 식용유: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 식용유

팬에 식용유를 두르고 채소를 볶았다.pae ne si gyong nyu reul tu reu go chae so reul po kkat tta

I added cooking oil to the pan and stir-fried the vegetables.

Tips for using 식용유

  • The broad term works across everyday recipes, while the best choice can change with the desired heat tolerance or flavor.

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