떡
Rice cake, known as 떡 (ttok) in Korean, is a staple food deeply rooted in Korean culture and cuisine. Whether it's for celebrations, ancestral rituals, or daily snacks, 떡 comes in various forms and flavors, making it a beloved treat across Korea. Understanding how to talk about 떡 in Korean will enhance your ability to appreciate and engage with Korean culture.
Introduction to 떡
The word 떡 (pronounced "ttok") refers to a broad category of Korean rice cakes that are made from steamed glutinous rice or rice flour. 떡 can be sweet or savory and comes in many varieties, such as 인절미 (injeolmi), 송편 (songpyeon), and 백설기 (baekseolgi).
Here are some basic expressions and phrases you can use when talking about 떡 in Korean:
More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)
떡 먹고 싶어요
(ttok meok-go si-peo-yo)
I want to eat rice cake.이 떡은 맛있어요
(i ttok-eun ma-shi-sseo-yo)
This rice cake is delicious.설날에 떡국을 먹어요
(Seol-nal-e ttok-guk-eul meo-geo-yo)
We eat rice cake soup on New Year's Day.떡을 어떻게 만들어요?
(ttok-eul eo-tteo-ke man-deu-reo-yo?)
How do you make rice cake?떡이 쫀득쫀득해요
(ttok-i jjon-deuk-jjon-deuk-hae-yo)
The rice cake is chewy.
Learning these phrases will help you explore the delicious world of Korean 떡 and immerse yourself in the vibrant food culture of Korea!