English–Korean

“tofu” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtubu

Example

오늘 저녁에 두부를 먹었어요.o neul cheo nyeo ge tu bu reul meo geo sseo yo

I ate tofu for dinner tonight.

Illustration for 두부 (tofu)

How to say “tofu” in Korean

“Tofu” in Korean is 두부 (tubu).

A tender white food that holds together but takes on the flavors around it.

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

Example sentences with 두부

저녁에 두부찌개를 끓여 먹었어요.cheo nyeo ge tu bu jji gae reul kkeu ryeo meo geo sseo yo

I made tofu stew and ate it for dinner.

Tips for using 두부

  • In Korean cooking, this mild food often appears with strong seasonings, soups, and stews, so it is useful to recognize it on menus.

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