Korean word

마요네즈

Pronunciation

Romanizationmayonejeu

Meaning

  • nounmayonnaise

Example

샐러드에 마요네즈를 넣으면 더 맛있어.sael leo deu e ma yo ne jeu reul neo eu myeon teo ma si sseo

If you add mayonnaise to the salad, it tastes better.

Illustration for 마요네즈 (mayonnaise)

More examples

감자튀김을 마요네즈에 찍어 먹었어.kam ja twi gi meul ma yo ne jeu e jji geo meo geo sseo

I dipped the French fries in mayonnaise and ate them.

Core concept

A pale, creamy sauce that spreads easily and adds a mild, savory richness to many foods.

Common phrases

  • 마요네즈에 찍어 먹다ma yo ne jeu e jji geo meok tta

    dip in mayonnaise and eat

  • 마요네즈가 들어가 있다ma yo ne jeu ga teu reo ga it tta

    contain mayonnaise

Similar words

마요mayo: An informal shortened name for the familiar creamy salad condiment.
드레싱teuresing: A pourable mixture of oil, vinegar, or other flavors used on salad.
소스soseu: A flavorful liquid or thick topping served with a dish or poured over it.

Definition in Korean

마요네즈는 달걀과 기름을 유화하여 만든 부드럽고 고소한 맛의 흰색 소스로 샐러드나 샌드위치에 자주 사용된다.ma yo ne jeu neun tal gyal gwa ki reu meul yu hwa ha yeo man deun pu deu reop kko ko so han ma sui hin saek so seu ro sael leo deu na saen deu wi chi e cha ju sa yong doen da

Word origin

The word entered Korean through another language, while its older source is French mayonnaise and the history of that French form remains uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Unlike some sauce names that describe a single ingredient, this word refers to an emulsion, so its smooth texture comes from combining ingredients rather than simply mixing them.

Related words

  • 마요mayomayonoun

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