Korean · Food & Drink
"Pizza" in Korean: 피자
피자pija
Pizza in Korean is 피자 (pija). 조각 counts a slice of 피자; 판 can count whole pizzas.
In a restaurant
피자를 주문했어요.pijareul jumunhaesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 피자
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pija
/pʰitɕa/
피자 (pija) has 2 Hangul syllables. 피자 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Pizza" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 피자pija | Pizza Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 피자 한 조각pija han jogak | one slice of pizza A useful combination with 피자. | A useful combination with 피자. |
| 피자를pijareul | Pizza (as an object) Use 를 when 피자 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 피자 is the object of an action. |
How to use 피자 in real life
- 1In a restaurant
피자를 주문했어요.
pijareul jumunhaesseoyo.
I ordered pizza.
피자를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Tasting a dish
이 피자가 맛있어요.
i pijaga masisseoyo.
This pizza is delicious.
피자가 marks 피자 as the subject.
- 3Cooking at home
피자를 집에서 만들어요.
pijareul jibeseo mandeureoyo.
I make pizza at home.
피자를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 피자
Incorrect: 피자을 주문했어요.
Correct: 피자를 주문했어요.
When practicing pizza, use the correct particle or copula after 피자; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 피자이에요.
Correct: 피자예요.
When practicing pizza, when identifying something as 피자, use 피자예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
조각 counts a slice of 피자; 판 can count whole pizzas. The combination 피자 한 조각 (pija han jogak) means one slice of pizza.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 피자
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
피자를 주문했어요.
pijareul jumunhaesseoyo.
I ordered pizza.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 피자가 맛있어요.
i pijaga masisseoyo.
This pizza is delicious.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pizza" in Korean
What does 피자 mean in Korean?
Pizza in Korean is 피자 (pija). 조각 counts a slice of 피자; 판 can count whole pizzas.
How do I use 피자 한 조각?
피자 한 조각 (pija han jogak) means one slice of pizza. 조각 counts a slice of 피자; 판 can count whole pizzas.
Which object particle goes after 피자?
Use 를: 피자를. For example, 피자를 주문했어요. means “I ordered pizza.”
How is 피자 pronounced?
피자 (pija) has 2 Hangul syllables. 피자 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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