우설
The English phrase "beef tongue" is translated into Korean as 우설.
우설 is the term used to refer to the tongue of a cow.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
우설 is the formal, technical or menu-style term used in restaurants and butcher shops. In casual conversation, a person might use the native Korean words 소 혀 instead.
Did you know?
- Because 우설 uses the character 설 for 'tongue', it is also the root for words like 설압자, which is a 'tongue depressor' used by doctors.
- While 우설 is the menu term, Korean BBQ restaurants often slice it thin and grill it quickly to avoid a rubbery texture. This is a distinct culinary technique compared to the slow-braised styles common in Western cuisines.
- Korean butchers categorize 우설 into different grades based on the 'root' and the 'tip' of the tongue, as they have very different textures and prices.
Examples in context
- 어때요, 소 혀 구이 먹으러 가요?How about going to eat grilled beef tongue?
- 좋아요! 그럼 소 혀 구이 해먹어요!Sounds good! Let's have some grilled beef tongue then!
- 우설 구이가 정말 맛있어요.useol guiga jeongmal masisseoyo.The grilled beef tongue is really delicious.
- 이 집은 우설 전문점이에요.i jibeun useol jeonmunjeomieyo.This place is a beef tongue specialty restaurant.
- 우설을 얼마나 주문할까요?useoreul eolmana jumuhalkkayo?How much beef tongue should we order?
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are looking at a restaurant menu.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 우설 드셔보신 적 있어요?Subin ssi, useol deusyeobosin jeok isseoyo?Subin, have you ever tried beef tongue?
- 수빈 Su-bin아니요, 우설은 한 번도 안 먹어봤어요.aniyo, useoreun han beondo an meogeobwasseoyo.No, I have never eaten beef tongue before.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이 집 우설이 유명하대요.i jip useori yumyeonghadaeyo.I heard the beef tongue at this place is famous.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼 우리 그거 주문해요!geureom uri geugeo jumunhaeyo!Then let's order that!
