Korean word

새우

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaeu

Meaning

  • nounshrimp

Example

저는 새우를 좋아해요.cheo neun sae u reul cho a hae yo

I like shrimp.

Illustration for 새우 (shrimp)

More examples

먼저 새우손질을 해야 해요.meon jeo sae u son ji reul hae ya hae yo

First, we need to prepare the shrimp.

Core concept

A small, shell-covered crustacean valued as an everyday cooking ingredient.

Common phrases

  • 새우손질sae u son jil

    shrimp preparation

  • 새우회sae u hoe

    shrimp sashimi

Similar words

왕새우wangsaeu: A notably large shrimp often presented as the main part of a meal.
대하taeha: A meaty large shrimp often prepared by roasting it with salt.
새우젓saeujeot: A salty fermented shrimp seasoning added to soups, stews, and other dishes.

Definition in Korean

작고 껍질이 있는 먹는 갑각류를 이르는 말로, 반찬이나 튀김 재료로 자주 쓰인다.chak kko kkeop jji ri in neun meong neun kap kkang nyu reul i reu neun mal lo pan cha ni na twi gim chae ryo ro cha ju sseu in da

Word origin

The origin of this word is uncertain, so its historical formation cannot be explained reliably.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful for talking about ingredients as well as whole animals, so it commonly appears in descriptions of fried food, side dishes, and other everyday meals.

Related words

  • 새우구이saeuguigrilled shrimpnoun

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