English–Korean
“vegetarian” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchaesikjjuuija
Example
저는 채식주의자예요.cheo neun chae sik jju ui ja ye yo
I'm a vegetarian.
How to say “vegetarian” in Korean
“Vegetarian” in Korean is 채식주의자 (chaesikjjuuija).
Someone who chooses mainly plant-based food while setting personal boundaries around animal products.
Example sentences with 채식주의자
친구가 채식주의자라서 오늘은 채소 요리를 시켰어요.chin gu ga chae sik jju ui ja ra seo o neu reun chae so yo ri reul si kyeo sseo yo
Because my friend is a vegetarian, I ordered a vegetable dish today.
Tips for using 채식주의자
- When discussing food, asking about specific boundaries avoids confusion because the label alone may not show whether eggs or dairy are included.