English–Korean
“oil” in Korean
How to say “oil” in Korean
“Oil” in Korean is 기름 (kireum).
A slippery cooking substance that coats food and carries heat or flavor, whether it comes from plants or animals.
Example sentences with 기름
음식에 기름이 많으면 느끼해요.eum si ge ki reu mi ma neu myeon neu kki hae yo
If food has too much oil, it tastes greasy.
Tips for using 기름
- English usually separates oil and fat more sharply, but this Korean noun can cover both, so context helps identify the ingredient.
Other Korean words for “oil”
한국은 석유를 많이 수입한다.han gu geun seo gyu reul ma ni su i pan da
South Korea imports a lot of oil.