죽 — porridge

porridge (죽)

Pronunciation hint: jook. Standard romanization: juk.

죽 is a soft porridge, commonly made from rice.

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Six everyday examples

  1. 죽을 먹어요.

    I eat porridge.

    Talking about food · joo-geul muh-guh-yoh

  2. 죽이 맛있어요.

    The porridge tastes good.

    Describing the flavor · joo-gee mah-shee-ssuh-yoh

  3. 죽을 사고 싶어요.

    I want to buy porridge.

    Shopping for food · joo-geul sah-goh shee-puh-yoh

  4. 죽은 얼마예요?

    How much is the porridge?

    Checking the price · joo-geun uhl-mah-yeh-yoh

  5. 죽을 숟가락으로 먹어요.

    I eat porridge with a spoon.

    Having a meal · joo-geul soot-kkah-rah-geu-roh muh-guh-yoh

  6. 죽을 천천히 저어요.

    I stir the porridge slowly.

    Cooking a meal · joo-geul chuhn-chuhn-hee juh-uh-yoh

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