Korean word

계란

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeran

Meaning

  • nounegg

Example

냉장고에 계란이 몇 개 있어?naeng jang go e kye ra ni myeot kae i sseo

How many eggs are in the fridge?

Illustration for 계란 (egg)

More examples

계란 한 개만 빌려줄래?kye ran han kae man pil lyeo jul lae

Could you lend me just one egg?

Core concept

A food egg seen as a whole item, with the white and yolk protected inside its shell.

Common phrases

  • 계란 한 개kye ran han kae

    one egg

  • 계란 노른자kye ran no reun ja

    egg yolk

  • 계란 껍질kye ran kkeop jjil

    eggshell

Similar words

달걀talgyal: A chicken egg commonly used in everyday meals and cooking.
알al: An egg from a bird or fish, or a small round thing shaped like one.

Definition in Korean

닭이 낳는 식용 알로, 흰자와 노른자가 들어 있는 둥근 음식 재료.tal gi nan neun si gyong al lo hin ja wa no reun ja ga teu reo in neun tung geun eum sik chae ryo

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements for chicken and egg, which makes its original meaning easy to connect with the familiar food.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful in everyday conversations about breakfast, cooking, shopping, and what is kept in the refrigerator.

Related words

  • 계란껍질kyerankkeopjjileggshellnoun
  • 계란노른자kyerannoreunjaegg yolknoun

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