Korean word

소고기

Pronunciation

Romanizationsogogi

Meaning

  • nounbeef

Example

식당에서 소고기를 시켰어요.sik ttang e seo so go gi reul si kyeo sseo yo

I ordered beef at the restaurant.

Illustration for 소고기 (beef)

More examples

할인해서 소고기 볶음밥을 샀어요.ha rin hae seo so go gi po kkeum ba beul sa sseo yo

I bought beef fried rice at a discount.

Core concept

Edible meat from a cow, including both lean meat and fat.

Common phrases

  • 소고기 볶음밥so go gi po kkeum bap

    beef fried rice

  • 소고기 육회so go gi yu koe

    beef tartare

Similar words

쇠고기soegogi: Meat from cattle that is suitable for people to eat.
돼지고기twaejigogi: Pork used for cooking or served as part of a meal.
닭고기takkkogi: Chicken meat prepared for a dish or used as an ingredient.
고기kogi: Meat taken from an animal for people to eat.

Definition in Korean

소의 살과 지방으로 이루어진 식용 고기.so ui sal gwa chi bang eu ro i ru eo jin si gyong ko gi

Word origin

The word combines 소 (so, "cow") and 고기 (gogi, "meat") to mean meat from a cow.

Usage tips

  • On a Korean menu, this is the general word for beef, while a dish name may show the cut or cooking style.

Related words

  • 소고기볶음밥sogogibokkeumbapbeef fried ricenoun
  • 소고기요리sogogiyoribeef dishnoun

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