Korean · Food & Drink
"Soup" in Korean: 수프
수프supeu
Soup in Korean is 수프 (supeu). 수프 is used for soup such as a cream soup; 국 and 찌개 distinguish other soup or stew dishes.
In a restaurant
수프를 주문했어요.supeureul jumunhaesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 수프
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supeu
/supʰɯ/
수프 (supeu) has 2 Hangul syllables. 수프 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Soup" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 수프supeu | Soup Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 따뜻한 수프ttatteutan supeu | warm soup A useful combination with 수프. | A useful combination with 수프. |
| 수프를supeureul | Soup (as an object) Use 를 when 수프 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 수프 is the object of an action. |
How to use 수프 in real life
- 1In a restaurant
수프를 주문했어요.
supeureul jumunhaesseoyo.
I ordered soup.
수프를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Tasting a dish
이 수프가 맛있어요.
i supeuga masisseoyo.
This soup is delicious.
수프가 marks 수프 as the subject.
- 3Cooking at home
수프를 집에서 만들어요.
supeureul jibeseo mandeureoyo.
I make soup at home.
수프를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 수프
Incorrect: 수프을 주문했어요.
Correct: 수프를 주문했어요.
When practicing soup, use the correct particle or copula after 수프; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 수프이에요.
Correct: 수프예요.
When practicing soup, when identifying something as 수프, use 수프예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
수프 is used for soup such as a cream soup; 국 and 찌개 distinguish other soup or stew dishes. The combination 따뜻한 수프 (ttatteutan supeu) means warm soup.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 수프
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
수프를 주문했어요.
supeureul jumunhaesseoyo.
I ordered soup.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 수프가 맛있어요.
i supeuga masisseoyo.
This soup is delicious.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Soup" in Korean
What does 수프 mean in Korean?
Soup in Korean is 수프 (supeu). 수프 is used for soup such as a cream soup; 국 and 찌개 distinguish other soup or stew dishes.
How do I use 따뜻한 수프?
따뜻한 수프 (ttatteutan supeu) means warm soup. 수프 is used for soup such as a cream soup; 국 and 찌개 distinguish other soup or stew dishes.
Which object particle goes after 수프?
Use 를: 수프를. For example, 수프를 주문했어요. means “I ordered soup.”
How is 수프 pronounced?
수프 (supeu) has 2 Hangul syllables. 수프 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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