Korean word

갈비탕

Pronunciation

Romanizationkalbitang

Meaning

  • nounbeef short rib soup

Example

점심으로 갈비탕을 먹었어요.cheom si meu ro kal bi tang eul meo geo sseo yo

I had beef short rib soup for lunch.

Illustration for 갈비탕 (beef short rib soup)

More examples

저녁에 뜨끈한 갈비탕을 먹었어요.cheo nyeo ge tteu kkeun han kal bi tang eul meo geo sseo yo

I had hot beef short rib soup for dinner.

Core concept

Bones and meat from beef ribs slowly release their savory flavor into a hot bowl of broth.

Common phrases

  • 뜨끈한 갈비탕tteu kkeun han kal bi tang

    hot beef short rib soup

  • 갈비탕 전문점kal bi tang cheon mun jeom

    beef short rib soup restaurant

  • 갈비탕 국물kal bi tang kung mul

    beef short rib soup broth

Similar words

설렁탕seolleongtang: A mild, cloudy soup whose pale broth comes from long-simmered beef bones and meat.
곰탕komtang: A nourishing soup with a full savory taste drawn from beef bones and tender meat.
육개장yukkkaejang: A hearty red soup that combines beef and vegetables with a strong chili-seasoned flavor.
갈비찜kalbijjim: Tender beef ribs cooked on the bone in a thick sauce with sweet and spicy flavors.

Definition in Korean

쇠고기 갈비를 뼈째 넣어 오래 끓여 국물 맛을 우려낸 국물 요리soe go gi kal bi reul ppyeo jjae neo eo o rae kkeu ryeo kung mul ma seul u ryeo naen kung mul yo ri

Word origin

The name combines 갈비 (galbi, "beef ribs") with 탕 (tang, "soup"), directly naming the main ingredient and the type of dish.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may picture a smooth soup, but this dish includes beef ribs cooked in the broth and is often substantial enough to serve as a meal.

Related words

  • 갈비kalbibeef short ribsnoun
  • 갈비찜kalbijjimbraised beef short ribsnoun
  • 갈비구이kalbiguigrilled beef short ribsnoun

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