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"I'm vegetarian" in Korean: 저는 채식주의자예요
저는 채식주의자예요jeoneun chaesikjuuijayeyo
I'm vegetarian in Korean is 저는 채식주의자예요 (jeoneun chaesikjuuijayeyo). 저는 채식주의자예요 states a vegetarian diet; mention specific ingredients separately if the kitchen needs precise information.
I'm vegetarian: starting the exchange
저는 채식주의자예요. 고기 없는 음식이 있어요?jeoneun chaesikjuuijayeyo. gogi eomneun eumsigi isseoyo?
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How to pronounce 저는 채식주의자예요
Say it
jeoneun chaesikjuuijayeyo
/tɕʌnɯn tɕʰɛsik̚tɕ͈uɰitɕajejo/
저는 채식주의자예요 is read jeoneun chaesikjuuijayeyo. In 고기를 안 먹어요, read the full phrase as gogireul an meogeoyo.
"I'm vegetarian" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 저는 채식주의자예요jeoneun chaesikjuuijayeyo | I'm vegetarian The inventory form for i'm vegetarian. | The inventory form for i'm vegetarian. |
| 고기를 안 먹어요gogireul an meogeoyo | I do not eat meat 저는 채식주의자예요 states a vegetarian diet; mention specific ingredients separately if the kitchen needs precise information. | 저는 채식주의자예요 states a vegetarian diet; mention specific ingredients separately if the kitchen needs precise information. |
How to use 저는 채식주의자예요 in real life
- 1I'm vegetarian: starting the exchange
저는 채식주의자예요. 고기 없는 음식이 있어요?
jeoneun chaesikjuuijayeyo. gogi eomneun eumsigi isseoyo?
I am vegetarian. Do you have food without meat?
저는 채식주의자예요 states a vegetarian diet; mention specific ingredients separately if the kitchen needs precise information.
- 2I'm vegetarian: adding useful context
저는 채식주의자예요. 이 메뉴는 어때요?
jeoneun chaesikjuuijayeyo. i menyuneun eottaeyo?
I am vegetarian. What about this menu item?
This sentence places 저는 채식주의자예요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I'm vegetarian: a different conversation
참고로 저는 채식주의자예요.
chamgoro jeoneun chaesikjuuijayeyo.
For your information, I am vegetarian.
This sentence places 저는 채식주의자예요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 저는 채식주의자예요
Incorrect: 저는 채식주의자예요. 고기 없는 음식가 있어요?
Correct: 저는 채식주의자예요. 고기 없는 음식이 있어요?
When practicing i'm vegetarian, 음식 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 음식이, not 음식가.
Incorrect: 저는 채식주의자이에요. 고기 없는 음식이 있어요?
Correct: 저는 채식주의자예요. 고기 없는 음식이 있어요?
When practicing i'm vegetarian, after 의자, use 의자예요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Good to know
저는 채식주의자예요 states a vegetarian diet; mention specific ingredients separately if the kitchen needs precise information.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 저는 채식주의자예요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저는 채식주의자예요. 고기 없는 음식이 있어요?
jeoneun chaesikjuuijayeyo. gogi eomneun eumsigi isseoyo?
I am vegetarian. Do you have food without meat?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
저는 채식주의자예요. 이 메뉴는 어때요?
jeoneun chaesikjuuijayeyo. i menyuneun eottaeyo?
I am vegetarian. What about this menu item?
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 "I'm vegetarian" in Korean
What does 저는 채식주의자예요 mean?
I'm vegetarian in Korean is 저는 채식주의자예요 (jeoneun chaesikjuuijayeyo). 저는 채식주의자예요 states a vegetarian diet; mention specific ingredients separately if the kitchen needs precise information.
When should I say 고기를 안 먹어요?
저는 채식주의자예요 states a vegetarian diet; mention specific ingredients separately if the kitchen needs precise information.
How does 고기를 안 먹어요 differ from the basic expression?
고기를 안 먹어요 means “I do not eat meat”. 저는 채식주의자예요 states a vegetarian diet; mention specific ingredients separately if the kitchen needs precise information.
Can I use 저는 채식주의자예요 in a full sentence?
저는 채식주의자예요. 고기 없는 음식이 있어요? means “I am vegetarian. Do you have food without meat?” 저는 채식주의자예요 states a vegetarian diet; mention specific ingredients separately if the kitchen needs precise information.
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