Korean · Food & Drink
"Egg" in Korean: 달걀
달걀dalgyal
Egg in Korean is 달걀 (dalgyal). 달걀 and 계란 both mean egg; 알 can be used as a counter for eggs.
Cooking
요리에 달걀을 넣어요.yorie dalgyareul neoeoyo.
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How to pronounce 달걀
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dalgyal
/talkjal/
달걀 (dalgyal) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 달걀 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Egg" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 달걀dalgyal | Egg Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 삶은 달걀salmeun dalgyal | boiled egg A useful combination with 달걀. | A useful combination with 달걀. |
| 달걀을dalgyareul | Egg (as an object) Use 을 when 달걀 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 달걀 is the object of an action. |
How to use 달걀 in real life
- 1Cooking
요리에 달걀을 넣어요.
yorie dalgyareul neoeoyo.
I put egg in the dish.
달걀을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Choosing an amount
달걀을 조금만 주세요.
dalgyareul jogeumman juseyo.
Please give me just a little egg.
달걀을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3A shopping reminder
달걀이 다 떨어졌어요.
dalgyari da tteoreojyeosseoyo.
We have run out of egg.
달걀이 marks 달걀 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 달걀
Incorrect: 요리에 달걀를 넣어요.
Correct: 요리에 달걀을 넣어요.
When practicing egg, use the correct particle or copula after 달걀; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 달걀예요.
Correct: 달걀이에요.
When practicing egg, when identifying something as 달걀, use 달걀이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
달걀 and 계란 both mean egg; 알 can be used as a counter for eggs. The combination 삶은 달걀 (salmeun dalgyal) means boiled egg.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 달걀
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
요리에 달걀을 넣어요.
yorie dalgyareul neoeoyo.
I put egg in the dish.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
달걀을 조금만 주세요.
dalgyareul jogeumman juseyo.
Please give me just a little egg.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Egg" in Korean
What does 달걀 mean in Korean?
Egg in Korean is 달걀 (dalgyal). 달걀 and 계란 both mean egg; 알 can be used as a counter for eggs.
How do I use 삶은 달걀?
삶은 달걀 (salmeun dalgyal) means boiled egg. 달걀 and 계란 both mean egg; 알 can be used as a counter for eggs.
Which object particle goes after 달걀?
Use 을: 달걀을. For example, 요리에 달걀을 넣어요. means “I put egg in the dish.”
How is 달걀 pronounced?
달걀 (dalgyal) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 달걀 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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