감자
Potato, known as 감자 (gam-ja) in Korean, is a versatile and widely used vegetable in Korean cuisine. Whether it's mashed, stir-fried, or used in stews, 감자 is a common ingredient in many dishes. Knowing how to talk about 감자 in Korean will be useful when cooking, shopping, or discussing food.
Introduction to 감자
The word 감자 (pronounced "gam-ja") refers to potato in Korean. Potatoes are featured in dishes like 감자탕 (gamjatang, spicy pork bone stew with potatoes), 감자전 (potato pancakes), and 감자볶음 (stir-fried potatoes). Whether you are making side dishes or hearty soups, 감자 is a staple in Korean kitchens.
Here are some useful expressions using 감자 in Korean:
More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)
감자 한 개 주세요
(gam-ja han gae ju-se-yo)
Please give me one potato.감자를 삶고 있어요
(gam-ja-reul salm-go i-sseo-yo)
I am boiling the potatoes.감자탕을 먹고 싶어요
(gam-ja-tang-eul meok-go si-peo-yo)
I want to eat potato stew.감자 요리가 정말 맛있어요
(gam-ja yo-ri-ga jeong-mal ma-shi-sseo-yo)
The potato dish is really delicious.감자를 잘라서 요리해요
(gam-ja-reul jal-la-seo yo-ri-hae-yo)
I cut and cook the potatoes.감자가 부드러워요
(gam-ja-ga bu-deu-reo-wo-yo)
The potato is soft.
These expressions will help you talk about 감자 in various contexts, whether you're preparing a dish, ordering food, or buying potatoes at the market. 감자 is a key ingredient in many Korean dishes, and now you can confidently discuss it in Korean!