Korean word

수저

Pronunciation

Romanizationsujeo

Meaning

  • nounspoon and chopsticks

Example

가방에 수저가 있어요.ka bang e su jeo ga i sseo yo

A spoon and chopsticks are in the bag.

Illustration for 수저 (spoon and chopsticks)

More examples

식당에서는 수저로 먹는 경우가 많아요.sik ttang e seo neun su jeo ro meong neun kyeong u ga ma na yo

At restaurants, people often eat with a spoon and chopsticks.

Core concept

The spoon and chopsticks that make up one eating set at a Korean meal.

Common phrases

  • 수저로 먹다su jeo ro meok tta

    eat with a spoon and chopsticks

  • 수저를 챙기다su jeo reul chaeng gi da

    pack a spoon and chopsticks

  • 수저를 놓다su jeo reul no ta

    set out a spoon and chopsticks

Similar words

젓가락cheotkkarak: Two long, narrow sticks held together to lift food and mix it at a meal.
숟가락sutkkarak: A handled tool with a hollow end for scooping food or drinks.

Definition in Korean

식사할 때 쓰는 숟가락과 젓가락 한 벌을 가리키는 말.sik ssa hal ttae sseu neun sut kka rak kkwa cheot kka rak han peo reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word combines shortened forms of the Korean names for spoon and chopsticks, reflecting the pair it denotes.

Usage tips

  • English often names these tools separately, but Korean groups them as one practical table setting when talking about preparing or bringing eating utensils.

Opposites

  • 맨손maensonbare handsnoun

Related words

  • 수저세트sujeoseteuspoon and chopsticks setnoun
  • 수저통sujeotongspoon and chopsticks holdernoun

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