김치 Meaning
/kimchi/
- casual
Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from salted and fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage and Korean radishes. It is seasoned with a variety of ingredients, including chili powder, spring onions, garlic, ginger, and salted seafood, which gives it its signature spicy, tangy, and crunchy profile. It is considered the national dish of Korea and is served at almost every meal, often acting as the foundation of Korean culinary identity. Beyond being a side dish, it is a versatile ingredient used in stews, fried rice, and pancakes, and is celebrated for its probiotic health benefits.
김치 in Conversation
Ordering at a restaurant
- A: 사장님, 김치 좀 더 주세요.Boss, could we have some more kimchi?
- B: 네, 바로 가져다 드릴게요.Yes, I'll bring it right over.
A common request in Korean restaurants, where side dishes like kimchi are usually free refills.
Discussing cooking
- A: 오늘 저녁에 김치찌개 끓일 거야.I'm going to make kimchi stew for dinner tonight.
- B: 와, 맛있겠다! 나도 먹고 싶어.Wow, that sounds delicious! I want some too.
Using 'kimchi' as a base for a stew is one of the most popular ways to use fermented kimchi.
Examples
나는 김치를 좋아해요.
I like kimchi.
/naneun gimchireul joahaeyo./
김치에는 비타민이 많이 들어 있어요.
Kimchi contains a lot of vitamins.
/gimchieneun bitamini mani deureo isseoyo./
잘 익은 김치로 만든 김치볶음밥은 정말 별미예요.
Kimchi fried rice made with well-fermented kimchi is truly a delicacy.
/jal igeun gimchiro mandeun gimchibokkeumbabeun jeongmal byeolmiyeyo./