English–Korean

“shrimp” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaeu

Example

저는 새우를 좋아해요.cheo neun sae u reul cho a hae yo

I like shrimp.

Illustration for 새우 (shrimp)

How to say “shrimp” in Korean

“Shrimp” in Korean is 새우 (saeu).

A small, shell-covered crustacean valued as an everyday cooking ingredient.

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

Example sentences with 새우

먼저 새우손질을 해야 해요.meon jeo sae u son ji reul hae ya hae yo

First, we need to prepare the shrimp.

Tips for using 새우

  • The word is useful for talking about ingredients as well as whole animals, so it commonly appears in descriptions of fried food, side dishes, and other everyday meals.

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