English–Korean

“stew” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationjjigae

Example

추운 날에는 찌개가 맛있어요.chu un na re neun jji gae ga ma si sseo yo

Stew is delicious on cold days.

Illustration for 찌개 (stew)

How to say “stew” in Korean

“Stew” in Korean is 찌개 (jjigae).

A bubbling Korean pot filled with tender ingredients whose flavors blend into the broth.

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

Example sentences with 찌개

오늘 저녁에 김치찌개 어때?o neul cheo nyeo ge kim chi jji gae eo ttae

What do you think about kimchi stew for dinner tonight?

Tips for using 찌개

  • Restaurant menus often identify the kind by naming its main ingredient or seasoning, so the first part of a dish name often reveals what to expect.

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