TOPIK · Level 300
15 words
Korean word
도마
Pronunciation
Romanizationtoma
Meaning
- nouncutting board
Example
도마를 깨끗이 씻어 주세요.to ma reul kkae kkeu si ssi seo chu se yo
Please wash the cutting board thoroughly.
More examples
도마 위에 채소를 올려 두었다.to ma wi e chae so reul ol lyeo tu eot tta
The vegetables were left on the cutting board.
Core concept
A flat kitchen surface that holds food steady while a knife cuts it.
Common phrases
도마 위에to ma wi e
on the cutting board
도마를 닦다to ma reul tak tta
wipe the cutting board
도마를 소독하다to ma reul so do ka da
disinfect the cutting board
Similar words
커팅보드keotingbodeu: A cutting board commonly referred to by an English loanword in product labels and everyday speech.
Definition in Korean
주방에서 재료를 올려놓고 칼질을 하는 데 쓰는 판.chu bang e seo chae ryo reul ol lyeo no ko kal ji reul ha neun te sseu neun pan
Word origin
The word's historical formation is uncertain, so it is best learned as the established Korean term for a food-preparation board.
Usage tips
- Food-safety discussions often mention using different boards for raw meat and vegetables, giving this word a useful everyday context.