Korean · Food & Drink
"Pork" in Korean: 돼지고기
돼지고기dwaejigogi
Pork in Korean is 돼지고기 (dwaejigogi). 돼지고기 is pork; 돼지 alone names the pig, not specifically its meat.
A food request
돼지고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.dwaejigogireul jal ikyeo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 돼지고기
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dwaejigogi
/twɛtɕikoki/
돼지고기 (dwaejigogi) has 4 Hangul syllables. 돼지고기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Pork" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 돼지고기dwaejigogi | Pork Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 돼지고기 구이dwaejigogi gui | grilled pork A useful combination with 돼지고기. | A useful combination with 돼지고기. |
| 돼지고기를dwaejigogireul | Pork (as an object) Use 를 when 돼지고기 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 돼지고기 is the object of an action. |
How to use 돼지고기 in real life
- 1A food request
돼지고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.
dwaejigogireul jal ikyeo juseyo.
Please cook the pork thoroughly.
돼지고기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2A dietary choice
오늘은 돼지고기를 안 먹어요.
oneureun dwaejigogireul an meogeoyo.
I am not eating pork today.
돼지고기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Storing food
돼지고기를 냉장고에 넣었어요.
dwaejigogireul naengjanggoe neoeosseoyo.
I put the pork in the refrigerator.
돼지고기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 돼지고기
Incorrect: 돼지고기을 잘 익혀 주세요.
Correct: 돼지고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.
When practicing pork, use the correct particle or copula after 돼지고기; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 돼지고기이에요.
Correct: 돼지고기예요.
When practicing pork, when identifying something as 돼지고기, use 돼지고기예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
돼지고기 is pork; 돼지 alone names the pig, not specifically its meat. The combination 돼지고기 구이 (dwaejigogi gui) means grilled pork.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 돼지고기
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
돼지고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.
dwaejigogireul jal ikyeo juseyo.
Please cook the pork thoroughly.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘은 돼지고기를 안 먹어요.
oneureun dwaejigogireul an meogeoyo.
I am not eating pork today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pork" in Korean
What does 돼지고기 mean in Korean?
Pork in Korean is 돼지고기 (dwaejigogi). 돼지고기 is pork; 돼지 alone names the pig, not specifically its meat.
How do I use 돼지고기 구이?
돼지고기 구이 (dwaejigogi gui) means grilled pork. 돼지고기 is pork; 돼지 alone names the pig, not specifically its meat.
Which object particle goes after 돼지고기?
Use 를: 돼지고기를. For example, 돼지고기를 잘 익혀 주세요. means “Please cook the pork thoroughly.”
How is 돼지고기 pronounced?
돼지고기 (dwaejigogi) has 4 Hangul syllables. 돼지고기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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