양지머리
yangjimeori
The English phrase "brisket" is translated into Korean as 양지머리 (yangjimeori).
양지머리 refers to the brisket cut of meat. It is most commonly used when referring to the cut of beef used for making soups or boiling for long periods.
Meaning: cut of meat (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
yangjimeori
Did you know?
- The term 머리 (meori) at the end of 양지머리 literally translates to 'head', which might confuse an English speaker expecting a description of the muscle shape.
- Korean butchers often distinguish between 양지머리 and 차돌박이, which is the 'brisket point' or marbled part. While both are brisket, 차돌박이 is treated as a luxury BBQ item rather than a soup ingredient.
- The word 양지 (yangji) in 양지머리 also means 'sunny side' or 'sunny place' in Korean, creating a poetic but unexpected link between a cut of meat and bright sunlight.
Examples in context
- 양지머리로 국을 끓였어요.yangjimeoriro gugeul kkeuryeosseoyo.I boiled a soup using brisket.
- 이 양지머리는 정말 부드럽네요.i yangjimeorineun jeongmal budeureopneyo.This brisket is really tender.
- 마트에서 양지머리를 좀 샀어요.mateseo yangjimeorireul jom sasseoyo.I bought some brisket at the mart.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Do-hyeon are discussing what to cook for dinner.
- 지은 Ji-eun오늘 저녁은 뭐 먹을까요?oneul jeonyeogeun mwo meogeulkkayo?What shall we eat for dinner tonight?
- 도현 Do-hyeon양지머리로 만든 국 어때요?yangjimeoriro mandeun guk eottaeyo?How about a soup made with brisket?
- 지은 Ji-eun좋아요, 제가 요리할게요.joayo, jega yorihalgeyo.Sounds good, I will cook it.
- 도현 Do-hyeon제가 양지머리를 사 올게요.jega yangjimeorireul sa olgeyo.I will go buy the brisket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brisket” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
