Korean word

식용유

Pronunciation

Romanizationsigyongnyu

Meaning

  • nouncooking oil

Example

요리할 때 식용유를 조금 넣어.yo ri hal ttae si gyong nyu reul cho geum neo eo

When cooking, add a little cooking oil.

Illustration for 식용유 (cooking oil)

More examples

팬에 식용유를 두르고 채소를 볶았다.pae ne si gyong nyu reul tu reu go chae so reul po kkat tta

I added cooking oil to the pan and stir-fried the vegetables.

Core concept

A smooth liquid fat used as a basic cooking ingredient, from lightly coating food to frying it.

Common phrases

  • 식용유를 두르다si gyong nyu reul tu reu da

    add cooking oil to a pan

  • 식용유에 튀기다si gyong nyu e twi gi da

    deep-fry in cooking oil

  • 식용유로 볶다si gyong nyu ro pok tta

    stir-fry with cooking oil

Similar words

기름kireum: A broad cooking term for liquid plant oils and animal fats used to prepare food.
올리브유ollibeuyu: Oil pressed from olives and used in dressings or to add a distinct flavor.
참기름chamgireum: Fragrant oil made from sesame seeds and added in small amounts for a nutty finish.

Definition in Korean

요리할 때 식재료에 바르거나 튀기고 볶을 때 사용하는 식품용 기름.yo ri hal ttae sik jjae ryo e pa reu geo na twi gi go po kkeul ttae sa yong ha neun sik pu myong ki reum

Word origin

Its three Sino-Korean parts refer to food, use, and oil, creating the straightforward meaning of oil used for food.

Usage tips

  • The broad term works across everyday recipes, while the best choice can change with the desired heat tolerance or flavor.

Opposites

  • 공업용유kongeobyongyuoil for industrial usenoun
  • 산업용유saneobyongyuindustrial oilnoun

Related words

  • 식용sigyongedible usenoun
  • 식용색소sigyongsaekssofood coloringnoun

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