Korean Conversation · Level 372
15 words
Korean word
감자튀김
Pronunciation
Romanizationkamjatwigim
Meaning
- nounfrench fries
Example
아이들이 감자튀김을 많이 먹어요.a i deu ri kam ja twi gi meul ma ni meo geo yo
The children eat a lot of French fries.
More examples
저는 감자튀김을 포장했어요.cheo neun kam ja twi gi meul po jang hae sseo yo
I packed up the French fries.
Core concept
Potato pieces turned into a familiar light food by frying them in oil.
Common phrases
감자튀김을 먹다kam ja twi gi meul meok tta
eat french fries
감자튀김을 포장하다kam ja twi gi meul po jang ha da
pack french fries
Similar words
프렌치프라이peurenchipeurai: A menu name for fried potatoes, often seen at fast-food restaurants and cafes.
감자칩kamjachip: Thin potato slices fried until crisp and seasoned with salt or other flavors.
튀김twigim: Food made by cooking ingredients in hot oil, sometimes after covering them with a light coating.
Definition in Korean
감자를 얇게 혹은 길게 잘라 기름에 튀겨 만든 가벼운 간식이나 반찬kam ja reul yal kke ho geun kil ge chal la ki reu me twi gyeo man deun ka byeo un kan si gi na pan chan
Word origin
The word combines 감자 (gamja, "potato") with 튀김 (twigim, "fried food"), so its meaning is clear from its two parts.
Usage tips
- A child may hear this word when choosing a side at a fast-food restaurant, making it useful for simple food orders.