무 Korean radish

 Mooli, known as (mu) in Korean, refers to Korean radish, a staple ingredient in many Korean dishes. It’s widely used in soups, stews, side dishes, and even in making 깍두기 (kkakdugi, radish kimchi). Knowing how to talk about in Korean will help you when cooking, shopping, or discussing Korean food.

Introduction to 무

The word (pronounced "mu") refers to mooli or Korean radish. It’s a large, white radish that has a crisp texture and mild flavor. is a key ingredient in dishes like 무국 (mu-guk, radish soup), 물김치 (mul-kimchi, water-based kimchi), and 무생채 (mu-saeng-chae, radish salad).

Here are some useful expressions using in Korean:

More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)

  1. 무 한 개 주세요
    (mu han gae ju-se-yo)
    Please give me one radish.

  2. 무로 국을 만들어요
    (mu-ro guk-eul man-deul-eo-yo)
    I make soup with radish.

  3. 이 무는 아주 신선해요
    (i mu-neun a-ju shin-seon-hae-yo)
    This radish is very fresh.

  4. 무를 썰고 있어요
    (mu-reul sseol-go i-sseo-yo)
    I am slicing the radish.

  5. 무를 김치에 넣어요
    (mu-reul kim-chi-e neo-eo-yo)
    I add radish to the kimchi.

  6. 깍두기는 무로 만들어요
    (kkak-du-gi-neun mu-ro man-deul-eo-yo)
    Kkakdugi is made with radish.

These phrases will help you talk about in different contexts, whether you're cooking or discussing Korean dishes that feature mooli. is an essential part of Korean cuisine, and now you can confidently talk about this versatile ingredient in Korean!

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