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jjigae · jjigae; stew

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 26901
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 찌개Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    국물을 적게 하여 고기나 두부, 채소 등을 넣고 고추장이나 된장 등을 넣고 양념과 간을 맞추어 약간 짜게 끓인 반찬.

    English: jjigae; stew — A side dish made by putting tofu, vegetables, etc., in a small amount of broth with doenjang, soybean paste, or gochujang, red chili paste, and then boiling it with some spices or seasonings to taste a little salty.

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    • 찌개 건더기.
    • 찌개 국물.
    • 찌개 맛.
    • 찌개의 간.
    • 찌개가 끓다.
    • 찌개가 넘치다.
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