English–Korean

“scoop” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpuda

Example

밥은 그릇에 푸세요.pa beun keu reu se pu se yo

Please scoop the rice into the bowl.

Illustration for 푸다 (scoop)

How to say “scoop” in Korean

“Scoop” in Korean is 푸다 (puda).

Lift food from a larger container with a spoon or ladle and place it in a bowl.

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

Example sentences with 푸다

어머니가 국을 푸셨어요.eo meo ni ga ku geul pu syeo sseo yo

Mother scooped the soup.

Tips for using 푸다

  • English speakers may think of serving as a general action, but this verb highlights the scooping motion that gives someone a portion.

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