In KIIP Level 1, Unit 7, we delve into vocabulary and phrases related to foods and restaurants. This unit will help you navigate menus, order food, and express preferences when dining out in Korea. The focus will also be on polite expressions and requests using Verb-고 싶다 and Verb-(으)세요 grammar structures.
Essential Vocabulary
Foods-related
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Korean |
Meaning |
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삼계탕 |
Ginseng chicken soup |
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삼겹살 |
Grilled pork belly |
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비빔밥 |
Mixed rice bowl |
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불고기 |
Marinated beef |
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김치찌개 |
Kimchi stew |
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된장찌개 |
Soybean paste stew |
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김밥 |
Seaweed rice rolls |
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순대 |
Blood sausage |
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떡볶이 |
Spicy rice cakes |
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라면 |
Instant noodles |
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짜장면 |
Black bean noodles |
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짬뽕 |
Spicy seafood noodles |
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만두 |
Dumplings |
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탕수육 |
Sweet and sour pork |
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생선회 |
Sliced raw fish |
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초밥 |
Sushi |
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우동 |
Udon noodles |
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돈가스 |
Pork cutlet |
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피자 |
Pizza |
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햄버거 |
Hamburger |
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스파게티 |
Spaghetti |
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샐러드 |
Salad |
Restaurant-related
|
Korean |
Meaning |
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한식집 |
Korean restaurant |
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분식집 |
Snack shop |
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중국집 |
Chinese restaurant |
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일식집 |
Japanese restaurant |
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이탈리아 식당 |
Italian restaurant |
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기다리다 |
To wait |
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반찬 |
Side dishes |
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숟가락 |
Spoon |
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젓가락 |
Chopsticks |
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그릇 |
Bowl |
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주문하다 |
To order |
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메뉴 |
Menu |
Key Phrases
Practice these phrases for
everyday restaurant interactions:
- 무슨 음식을 좋아해요?
– What food do you like?
저는 떡볶이를 좋아해요.
– I like spicy rice cakes. - 뭐 먹고 싶어요?
– What do you want to eat?
저는 냉면을 먹고 싶어요.
– I want to eat cold noodles. - 지금 뭐 하고 싶어요?
– What do you want to do now?
저는 집에 가고 싶어요.
– I want to go home. - 이름을 쓰세요.
– Please write your name. - 반찬 좀 더 주세요.
– Please give me more side dishes. - 불고기 3인분 주세요.
– Please give me three servings of bulgogi. - 물 좀 주세요.
– Please give me some water. - 짜장면 하나 주세요.
– Please give me one black bean noodle dish.
네, 잠깐만 기다리세요.
– Yes, please wait a moment.
Grammar
1. Verb-고 싶다
This structure expresses
desires or wants:
- 저는 떡볶이를 먹고 싶어요.
(I want to eat spicy rice cakes.) - 친구를 만나고 싶어요.
(I want to meet a friend.)
2. Verb-(으)세요
This structure is used for
polite requests or commands:
- 물 좀 주세요.
(Please give me some water.) - 이름을 쓰세요.
(Please write your name.)
Please refer to the below link for grammar details:
Quiz Section
- How do you say:
- “I want to eat spaghetti.”
- “Please give me two servings of kimchi stew.”
- Translate the following into Korean:
- "What food do you like?"
- "I like sushi."
Conclusion
Unit 7 prepares you to confidently navigate restaurants and
express your preferences in Korean. Learning food-related vocabulary, ordering
phrases, and polite grammar forms will enhance your dining experiences in
Korea.
Start practicing these words and sentences today to enjoy your next meal out in Korea! 🥢