굴
Oyster, known as 굴 (gul) in Korean, is a delicious and nutritious seafood enjoyed in many Korean dishes. Whether served raw, in stews, or as a side dish, 굴 is a popular ingredient, especially during the winter months. Knowing how to talk about 굴 in Korean will help you appreciate this prized seafood even more.
Introduction to 굴
The word 굴 (pronounced "gul") refers to oyster in Korean. Oysters are widely used in dishes such as 굴전 (gul-jeon, oyster pancakes), 굴밥 (gul-bap, oyster rice), and 굴국 (gul-guk, oyster soup). They are also enjoyed raw with a bit of chili sauce or vinegar, known as 생굴 (saeng-gul).
Here are some useful expressions using 굴 in Korean:
More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)
굴 한 접시 주세요
(gul han jeop-shi ju-se-yo)
Please give me a plate of oysters.굴을 생으로 먹어요
(gul-eul saeng-eu-ro meo-geo-yo)
I eat oysters raw.굴전이 맛있어요
(gul-jeon-i ma-shi-sseo-yo)
The oyster pancakes are delicious.굴을 넣어서 국을 만들어요
(gul-eul neo-eo-seo guk-eul man-deul-eo-yo)
I make soup with oysters.겨울에는 굴이 제철이에요
(gyeo-ul-e-neun gul-i je-cheol-i-e-yo)
Oysters are in season during winter.이 굴은 신선해요
(i gul-eun shin-seon-hae-yo)
These oysters are fresh.
By learning these expressions, you'll be able to discuss 굴 in various contexts, whether you're enjoying oysters at a restaurant or cooking with them at home. 굴 is a beloved part of Korean cuisine, especially during the colder months, and now you can confidently talk about it in Korean!