English–Korean

“ribs” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkalbi

Example

집에서 갈비를 구웠어요.chi be seo kal bi reul ku wo sseo yo

I grilled ribs at home.

Illustration for 갈비 (ribs)

How to say “ribs” in Korean

“Ribs” in Korean is 갈비 (kalbi).

The rib area of an animal, including the bones and the meat attached around them.

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

Example sentences with 갈비

저녁에 친구들과 갈비구이를 먹었어요.cheo nyeo ge chin gu deul gwa kal bi gu i reul meo geo sseo yo

I ate grilled ribs with my friends in the evening.

Tips for using 갈비

  • In food settings, nearby words about grilling, seasoning, or ordering usually signal the meat sense rather than the animal's bones.

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