English–Korean
“pickle” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtamgeuda
Example
엄마가 식초에 양파를 담갔어요.eom ma ga sik cho e yang pa reul tam ga sseo yo
Mom pickled onions in vinegar.
How to say “pickle” in Korean
“Pickle” in Korean is 담그다 (tamgeuda).
Immersing something in liquid, whether to prepare food or to soak an object or part of the body.
Example sentences with 담그다
매운 고추를 소금물에 담가요.mae un ko chu reul so geum mu re tam ga yo
We soak hot peppers in salt water.
Tips for using 담그다
- The same verb appears in recipes and descriptions of bathing or care, so the surrounding noun usually shows whether the setting is food preparation or ordinary soaking.