Korean word

튀기다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtwigida

Meaning

  • verbfry

Example

집에서 치킨을 튀겼어요.chi be seo chi ki neul twi gyeo sseo yo

I fried chicken at home.

Illustration for 튀기다 (fry)

More examples

감자를 튀기면 바삭해져요.kam ja reul twi gi myeon pa sa kae jeo yo

When you fry potatoes, they become crispy.

Core concept

Cook ingredients in oil or an oiled pan, often making the outside crisp.

Common phrases

  • 기름에 튀기다ki reu me twi gi da

    fry in oil

  • 감자를 튀기다kam ja reul twi gi da

    fry potatoes

  • 야채를 튀기다ya chae reul twi gi da

    fry vegetables

Similar words

볶다poktta: Cook ingredients in a pan with a little oil while moving them around.
지지다chijida: Cook food in a lightly oiled pan so the surface browns.
부치다puchida: Cook thin batter or dough in oil until it sets and browns.
굽다kuptta: Cook food with an oven or direct heat until it is done and browned.

Definition in Korean

기름이나 기름을 두른 팬에서 재료를 넣어 익히거나 표면을 바삭하게 만드는 동사.ki reu mi na ki reu meul tu reun pae ne seo chae ryo reul neo eo i ki geo na pyo myeo neul pa sa ka ge man deu neun tong sa

Word origin

The origin is commonly linked to a Korean verb meaning to splash or bounce, though the historical connection is not fully certain.

Usage tips

  • English fry is a broad word, so noticing the oil helps separate this cooking action from other kinds of pan cooking in Korean.

Opposites

Related words

  • 튀김twigimfried foodnoun
  • 튀김가게twigimgagefried-food shopnoun

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