English–Korean
“sesame” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkkae
Example
비빔밥에 깨를 뿌려 먹어요.pi bim ba be kkae reul ppu ryeo meo geo yo
I sprinkle sesame seeds on bibimbap and eat it.
How to say “sesame” in Korean
“Sesame” in Korean is 깨 (kkae).
A familiar cooking seed used whole for flavor and texture or pressed for its oil.
Example sentences with 깨
간장에 깨를 섞어 양념장을 만들었어요.kan jang e kkae reul seo kkeo yang nyeom jang eul man deu reo sseo yo
I mixed sesame into soy sauce to make a seasoning sauce.
Tips for using 깨
- On food labels, recognizing this word helps learners notice sesame as an ingredient, while the finished oil is identified separately.