고기
Meat, known as 고기 (go-gi) in Korean, is a central part of many Korean dishes, especially in popular barbecue (BBQ) culture. Whether you’re talking about pork, beef, or chicken, knowing how to talk about 고기 in Korean is important for ordering food, cooking, or discussing meals.
Introduction to 고기
The word 고기 (pronounced "go-gi") refers to meat in general in Korean. Different types of meat include 돼지고기 (dwae-ji-go-gi, pork), 소고기 (so-go-gi, beef), and 닭고기 (dak-go-gi, chicken). Meat is a major component in Korean cuisine, featured in dishes like 고기구이 (grilled meat) and 고깃집 (meat restaurant).
Here are some essential expressions using 고기 in Korean:
More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)
고기 한 근 주세요
(go-gi han geun ju-se-yo)
Please give me one geun (600g) of meat.고기를 구워서 먹어요
(go-gi-reul gu-wo-seo meo-geo-yo)
I grill and eat the meat.고기 요리가 정말 맛있어요
(go-gi yo-ri-ga jeong-mal ma-shi-sseo-yo)
The meat dish is really delicious.고기를 더 주세요
(go-gi-reul deo ju-se-yo)
Please give me more meat.고기를 좋아해요
(go-gi-reul jo-a-hae-yo)
I like meat.이 고기는 부드러워요
(i go-gi-neun bu-deu-reo-wo-yo)
This meat is tender.
These expressions will help you talk about 고기 in various contexts, whether you're enjoying Korean BBQ, cooking at home, or ordering meat dishes at a restaurant. 고기 is an essential part of Korean meals, and now you can confidently discuss it in Korean!