버거
beogeo[pʌ̹ɡʌ̹]
The Korean word for burger is 버거 (beogeo).
버거 is an informal way to say hamburger. It is often used in brand names or menu items, such as in 치즈 버거 (cheeseburger), to sound more modern or concise.
Meaning: informal: hamburger (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 버거 is a shortened form, 햄버거 is the more common, full way to say hamburger in Korean.
How do you pronounce it?
beogeo
Did you know?
- Some Korean burger chains offer 'rice burgers', where the traditional buns are replaced by pressed patties of seasoned rice.
- Due to the influence of delivery culture, you can have a 버거 delivered to almost any public location in Korea, including parks and riverside areas.
- When ordering a 버거 at a fast food counter, you may be asked if you want it 'set' 세트, which refers to a combo meal rather than a single item.
Examples in context
- 저는 버거를 먹고 싶어요.I want to eat a burger.
- 햄버거가 땡겨.I'm craving for burgers.
- 치즈 버거를 주문했어요.chijeu beogeoreul jumunaesseoyo.I ordered a cheeseburger.
- 이 버거는 정말 맛있어요.i beogeoneun jeongmal masisseoyo.This burger is really delicious.
- 새로운 버거 메뉴가 나왔어요.saeroun beogeo menyuga nawatseoyo.A new burger menu is out.
Example conversation
Subin and Minjun are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨, 점심으로 버거 어때요?Minjun ssi, jeomsimeuro beogeo eottaeyo?Minjun, how about a burger for lunch?
- 민준 Min-jun좋아요. 저는 치즈 버거가 먹고 싶어요.Joayo. Jeoneun chijeu beogeoga meokgo sipeoyo.Sounds good. I want to eat a cheeseburger.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼 근처에 있는 가게로 가요.Geureom geuncheoe inneun gage-ro gayo.Then let's go to the shop nearby.
- 민준 Min-jun네, 수빈 씨. 바로 가요!Ne, Subin ssi. Baro gayo!Okay, Subin. Let's go right now!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “burger” translations and entries 버거, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
