Korean · Food & Drink
"Shrimp" in Korean: 새우
새우saeu
Shrimp in Korean is 새우 (saeu). 새우 names shrimp; 껍질 refers to its shell and helps in preparation requests.
A food request
새우를 잘 익혀 주세요.saeureul jal ikyeo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 새우
Say it
saeu
/sɛu/
새우 (saeu) has 2 Hangul syllables. 새우 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Shrimp" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 새우saeu | Shrimp Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 새우볶음saeubokkeum | stir-fried shrimp A useful combination with 새우. | A useful combination with 새우. |
| 새우를saeureul | Shrimp (as an object) Use 를 when 새우 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 새우 is the object of an action. |
How to use 새우 in real life
- 1A food request
새우를 잘 익혀 주세요.
saeureul jal ikyeo juseyo.
Please cook the shrimp thoroughly.
새우를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2A dietary choice
오늘은 새우를 안 먹어요.
oneureun saeureul an meogeoyo.
I am not eating shrimp today.
새우를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Storing food
새우를 냉장고에 넣었어요.
saeureul naengjanggoe neoeosseoyo.
I put the shrimp in the refrigerator.
새우를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 새우
Incorrect: 새우을 잘 익혀 주세요.
Correct: 새우를 잘 익혀 주세요.
When practicing shrimp, use the correct particle or copula after 새우; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 새우이에요.
Correct: 새우예요.
When practicing shrimp, when identifying something as 새우, use 새우예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
새우 names shrimp; 껍질 refers to its shell and helps in preparation requests. The combination 새우볶음 (saeubokkeum) means stir-fried shrimp.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 새우
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
새우를 잘 익혀 주세요.
saeureul jal ikyeo juseyo.
Please cook the shrimp thoroughly.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘은 새우를 안 먹어요.
oneureun saeureul an meogeoyo.
I am not eating shrimp today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shrimp" in Korean
What does 새우 mean in Korean?
Shrimp in Korean is 새우 (saeu). 새우 names shrimp; 껍질 refers to its shell and helps in preparation requests.
How do I use 새우볶음?
새우볶음 (saeubokkeum) means stir-fried shrimp. 새우 names shrimp; 껍질 refers to its shell and helps in preparation requests.
Which object particle goes after 새우?
Use 를: 새우를. For example, 새우를 잘 익혀 주세요. means “Please cook the shrimp thoroughly.”
How is 새우 pronounced?
새우 (saeu) has 2 Hangul syllables. 새우 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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