Korean word

젓가락

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheotkkarak

Meaning

  • nounchopsticks

Example

식당에서 젓가락 좀 주세요.sik ttang e seo cheot kka rak chom chu se yo

Please give me some chopsticks at the restaurant.

Illustration for 젓가락 (chopsticks)

More examples

아이들은 아직 젓가락을 제대로 못 잡아요.a i deu reun a jik cheot kka ra geul che dae ro mot cha ba yo

The children still cannot hold chopsticks properly.

Core concept

Two matching sticks held together to lift, move, or mix food at the table.

Common phrases

  • 젓가락을 잡다cheot kka ra geul chap tta

    hold chopsticks

  • 젓가락으로 먹다cheot kka ra geu ro meok tta

    eat with chopsticks

  • 젓가락으로 집다cheot kka ra geu ro chip tta

    pick up with chopsticks

Similar words

숟가락sutkkarak: A handled utensil with a rounded bowl for lifting food or liquid to the mouth.
수저sujeo: A complete Korean table setting with one utensil for scooping and one pair for picking up food.
포크pokeu: A hand-held utensil with pointed prongs for piercing and holding food.

Definition in Korean

식탁에서 음식을 집어 옮기거나 섞는 데 쓰는, 두 개로 된 막대형 식기sik ta ge seo eum si geul chi beo om gi geo na seong neun te sseu neun tu kae ro toen mak ttae hyeong sik kki

Word origin

The word's formation connects the idea of stirring with that of a long, narrow stick, a useful reminder of how the utensil can be used.

Usage tips

  • The Korean noun naturally names the complete utensil set, so a request for one usually means two matching sticks rather than one loose stick.

Related words

  • 젓가락질cheotkkarakjjiluse of chopsticksnoun

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