참기름 (Cham-gi-reum) - "Sesame Oil"
The Korean word for "sesame oil" is 참기름 (cham-gi-reum). It is a flavorful oil made from toasted sesame seeds, commonly used in Korean cooking to enhance the taste of dishes like 비빔밥 (bibimbap), 나물 (seasoned vegetables), and 떡볶이 (tteokbokki).
- 참 (cham) – true, real
- 기름 (gi-reum) – oil
Together, 참기름 refers to "sesame oil."
Pronunciation:
- 참기름 is pronounced as "cham-gi-reum," with a soft 'ch' sound at the start.
More Expressions in Korean:
참기름을 조금 넣으세요.
(Cham-gi-reum-eul jo-geum neo-eu-se-yo)- Add a little bit of sesame oil.
참기름 향이 좋아요.
(Cham-gi-reum hyang-i jo-a-yo)- The sesame oil smells good.
이 음식에 참기름이 들어갔어요?
(I eum-sik-e cham-gi-reum-i deu-reo-gat-seo-yo?)- Does this dish have sesame oil in it?
참기름을 어디서 살 수 있어요?
(Cham-gi-reum-eul eo-di-seo sal su i-sseo-yo?)- Where can I buy sesame oil?
참기름 없이 요리해도 돼요?
(Cham-gi-reum eop-si yo-ri-hae-do dwae-yo?)- Can I cook without sesame oil?
These phrases will help you talk about 참기름 when cooking or asking about its use in Korean dishes!