English–Korean

“meat” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkogi

Example

이 식당은 고기가 맛있어요.i sik ttang eun ko gi ga ma si sseo yo

The meat at this restaurant is delicious.

Illustration for 고기 (meat)

How to say “meat” in Korean

“Meat” in Korean is 고기 (kogi).

The edible flesh of an animal, whether ready to cook or already cooked.

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

Example sentences with 고기

생일에는 가족과 고기를 먹어요.saeng i re neun ka jok kkwa ko gi reul meo geo yo

I eat meat with my family on my birthday.

Tips for using 고기

  • English often uses separate everyday words such as beef and pork, while Korean can keep one broad word and add the animal name when the kind matters.

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