Korean word

고춧가루

Pronunciation

Romanizationkochutkkaru

Meaning

  • nounchili powder

Example

김치에 고춧가루를 많이 넣었어요.kim chi e ko chut kka ru reul ma ni neo eo sseo yo

I put a lot of chili powder in the kimchi.

Illustration for 고춧가루 (chili powder)

More examples

파전에 고춧가루를 뿌려 먹으면 매콤해서 맛있어요.pa jeo ne ko chut kka ru reul ppu ryeo meo geu myeon mae kom hae seo ma si sseo yo

When you sprinkle chili powder on a scallion pancake and eat it, the pancake is spicy and delicious.

Core concept

A red, finely ground seasoning made from dried chili peppers that adds heat and color to food.

Common phrases

  • 고춧가루를 뿌리다ko chut kka ru reul ppu ri da

    sprinkle chili powder

  • 고춧가루로 간을 맞추다ko chut kka ru ro ka neul mat chu da

    season with chili powder

  • 고춧가루가 떨어지다ko chut kka ru ga tteo reo ji da

    run out of chili powder

Similar words

고추kochu: A fresh pepper fruit used in cooking to give dishes a spicy flavor.
고추장kochujang: A thick Korean condiment made by fermenting red peppers with a sweet, spicy taste.

Definition in Korean

고춧가루는 말린 고추를 분쇄하여 만든 빨간 가루로 음식에 매운맛과 색을 더하는 조미료이다.ko chut kka ru neun mal lin ko chu reul pun swae ha yeo man deun ppal gan ka ru ro eum si ge mae un mat kkwa sae geul teo ha neun cho mi ryo i da

Word origin

The word combines the Korean terms for chili and powder, directly naming a powder made by grinding dried chili peppers.

Usage tips

  • English chili powder can mean a spice blend, but this Korean cooking term usually points to ground dried chili itself, so the two labels are not always exact matches.

Related words

  • 고추기름kochugireumchili oilnoun
  • 건고추keongochudried chili peppernoun
  • 고추씨kochussichili pepper seedsnoun

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