Korean word

마늘

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaneul

Meaning

  • noungarlic

Example

저는 마늘을 좋아해요.cheo neun ma neu reul cho a hae yo

I like garlic.

Illustration for 마늘 (garlic)

More examples

요리에 다진 마늘을 넣으면 더 맛있어요.yo ri e ta jin ma neu reul neo eu myeon teo ma si sseo yo

If you add minced garlic to a dish, it tastes better.

Core concept

A small bulb used to add a strong savory flavor and aroma to food.

Common phrases

  • 마늘 한 쪽ma neul han jjok

    a clove of garlic

  • 다진 마늘ta jin ma neul

    minced garlic

  • 마늘 향ma neul hyang

    garlic aroma

Similar words

파pa: A vegetable with a white base for deep flavor and green leaves for a fresh finish.
양파yangpa: A round, layered bulb that adds a mild sweetness as it cooks.
고추kochu: A pepper fruit used fresh or dried to give food a hot taste.
생강saenggang: A root with a warm spicy taste and a fresh smell used to season food.

Definition in Korean

마늘은 양파과에 속하는 식물의 알뿌리로, 요리에 향과 맛을 더하는 식재료이다.ma neu reun yang pa gwa e so ka neun sing mu rui al ppu ri ro yo ri e hyang gwa ma seul teo ha neun sik jjae ryo i da

Word origin

The historical origin of this Korean word is uncertain, so it is best learned as the everyday word for garlic rather than through a guessed breakdown.

Usage tips

  • Recognizing this word helps learners follow menus, recipes, and conversations about ingredients without relying on an English translation.

Related words

  • 마늘쫑maneuljjonggarlic scapenoun
  • 마늘빵maneulppanggarlic breadnoun

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