English–Korean

“seaweed” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkim

Example

저는 김을 좋아해요.cheo neun ki meul cho a hae yo

I like seaweed.

Illustration for 김 (seaweed)

How to say “seaweed” in Korean

“Seaweed” in Korean is 김 (kim).

Thin edible seaweed that is dried or roasted and served as food.

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

Example sentences with 김

아침에 김으로 밥을 싸서 먹었어요.a chi me ki meu ro pa beul ssa seo meo geo sseo yo

I wrapped rice in seaweed and ate it in the morning.

Tips for using 김

  • Seasoned and roasted versions are common Korean snacks and side dishes, so this word appears often in everyday food talk.

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