Korean word

고등어

Pronunciation

Romanizationkodeungeo

Meaning

  • nounmackerel

Example

고등어는 맛있어요.ko deung eo neun ma si sseo yo

Mackerel is delicious.

Illustration for 고등어 (mackerel)

More examples

저녁에 고등어 구이를 했어요.cheo nyeo ge ko deung eo ku i reul hae sseo yo

I made grilled mackerel for dinner.

Core concept

A fatty ocean fish known for its blue back and rich flavor when cooked.

Common phrases

  • 고등어 구이ko deung eo ku i

    grilled mackerel

  • 고등어 조림ko deung eo cho rim

    braised mackerel

  • 고등어 통조림ko deung eo tong jo rim

    canned mackerel

Similar words

꽁치kkongchi: A small, narrow-bodied sea fish usually seasoned with salt before grilling.
삼치samchi: An oily sea fish with tender flesh that is often cooked over a grill.
갈치kalchi: A long, thin fish with pale flesh, often simmered in seasoned sauce.

Definition in Korean

고등어는 몸에 기름이 많고 등 쪽 색이 푸른 바다 생선으로, 구워서 먹거나 양념해 조려 먹는 것이 보통인 생선이다.ko deung eo neun mo me ki reu mi man ko teung jjok sae gi pu reun pa da saeng seo neu ro ku wo seo meok kkeo na yang nyeom hae cho ryeo meong neun keo si po tong in saeng seo ni da

Word origin

The historical formation of 고등어 (godeungeo, "mackerel") is uncertain, while its modern use as the everyday Korean name for this fish is clear.

Usage tips

  • Korean often leaves number unmarked, so 고등어 (godeungeo, "mackerel") can refer to one fish or the ingredient in a meal depending on context.

Related words

  • 고등어구이kodeungeoguigrilled mackerelnoun
  • 고등어조림kodeungeojorimbraised mackerelnoun
  • 고등어통조림kodeungeotongjorimcanned mackerelnoun

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