Korean learner dictionary
삼겹살 meaning and pronunciation
samgyeopsal · samgyeopsal; grilled pork belly
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 61847Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 삼겹쌀Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
비계와 살이 세 겹으로 되어 있는, 돼지의 가슴 부분 살.
English: samgyeopsal; grilled pork belly — A fleshy part of pork belly, featuring three layers of fat and flesh, grilled pork belly, a Korea dish made from the meat.
Examples
- 삼겹살 이 인분.
- 삼겹살 삼백 그램.
- 삼겹살 한 근.
- 삼겹살을 굽다.
- 삼겹살을 먹다.
- 삼겹살을 사다.
- Origin
- 三겹살
- Categories
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