Korean word

찌개

Pronunciation

Romanizationjjigae

Meaning

  • nounstew

Example

추운 날에는 찌개가 맛있어요.chu un na re neun jji gae ga ma si sseo yo

Stew is delicious on cold days.

Illustration for 찌개 (stew)

More examples

오늘 저녁에 김치찌개 어때?o neul cheo nyeo ge kim chi jji gae eo ttae

What do you think about kimchi stew for dinner tonight?

Core concept

A bubbling Korean pot filled with tender ingredients whose flavors blend into the broth.

Common phrases

  • 김치찌개kim chi jji gae

    kimchi stew

  • 된장찌개toen jang jji gae

    soybean paste stew

  • 해물찌개hae mul jji gae

    seafood stew

Similar words

국kuk: A Korean soup is a warm, liquid dish served with rice as part of a meal.
탕tang: A Korean soup contains large pieces of meat or fish simmered for a long time in plenty of broth.
전골cheongol: A Korean hot-pot dish holds many ingredients that cook together at the table for everyone to share.
찜jjim: A Korean dish becomes tender through steaming or gentle cooking as extra liquid disappears.

Definition in Korean

여러 재료를 양념과 함께 국물에 넣고 끓여 만든 건더기가 많은 한국식 국물 요리yeo reo chae ryo reul yang nyeom gwa ham kke kung mu re neo ko kkeu ryeo man deun keon deo gi ga ma neun han guk ssik kung mul yo ri

Word origin

The exact origin of 찌개 (jjigae, "Korean stew") is uncertain, so its distinctive native form is best learned as the name of this hearty dish.

Usage tips

  • Restaurant menus often identify the kind by naming its main ingredient or seasoning, so the first part of a dish name often reveals what to expect.

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