계란
계란 (gye-ran) refers to egg in Korean and is a common ingredient in many Korean dishes. Whether you're cooking at home or ordering food at a restaurant, knowing how to talk about 계란 will be useful for navigating daily conversations.
Introduction to 계란
The word 계란 (pronounced "gye-ran") refers to egg in Korean. Eggs are used in a variety of Korean dishes, from 계란찜 (gye-ran jjim, steamed egg) to 계란말이 (gye-ran mal-i, rolled omelette), and are also served as a topping for rice dishes like 비빔밥 (bibimbap). They're enjoyed in various forms, including boiled, fried, or steamed.
Here are some useful expressions using 계란 in Korean:
More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)
계란 한 판 주세요
(gye-ran han pan ju-se-yo)
Please give me one tray of eggs.계란을 삶고 있어요
(gye-ran-eul salm-go i-sseo-yo)
I am boiling eggs.계란후라이를 먹고 싶어요
(gye-ran hu-ra-i-reul meok-go si-peo-yo)
I want to eat a fried egg.계란찜이 부드러워요
(gye-ran-jjim-i bu-deu-reo-wo-yo)
The steamed egg is soft.비빔밥에 계란을 넣어요
(bi-bim-bap-e gye-ran-eul neo-eo-yo)
I add an egg to the bibimbap.계란을 깨서 요리해요
(gye-ran-eul kkae-seo yo-ri-hae-yo)
I crack an egg and cook it.
These expressions will help you talk about 계란 in different situations, whether you're cooking at home, ordering at a restaurant, or shopping for groceries. Eggs are a staple ingredient in Korean cuisine, and now you can confidently discuss them in Korean!