Korean word

접시

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheopssi

Meaning

  • nounplate

Example

식당에서 접시를 정리해 주세요.sik ttang e seo cheop ssi reul cheong ni hae chu se yo

Please clear the plates in the restaurant.

Illustration for 접시 (plate)

More examples

식탁 위에 접시를 놓아 주세요.sik tak wi e cheop ssi reul no a chu se yo

Please place the plate on the dining table.

Core concept

A shallow, flat dish used to serve food.

Common phrases

  • 접시를 놓다cheop ssi reul no ta

    put a plate down

  • 쌓인 접시ssa in cheop ssi

    stacked plates

Similar words

그릇keureut: A container for holding food or liquid, with a shape that may be flat or deep.
공기konggi: A small bowl for holding a serving of rice.
식기sikkki: All the dishes and utensils used to serve and eat a meal.

Definition in Korean

음식을 담아 식탁에 내는 평평한 그릇.eum si geul ta ma sik ta ge nae neun pyeong pyeong han keu reut

Word origin

It is a native Korean word used for everyday dishes, but its older word parts are not known for sure.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, it often comes up when plates are being cleared or put away, which makes it useful in restaurant conversations.

Related words

  • 접시닦이cheopssidakkidishwashernoun

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