닭날개
dangnalgae
The English phrase "chicken wings" is translated into Korean as 닭날개 (dangnalgae).
닭날개 refers to the wings of a chicken, which are commonly used as a cut of meat for cooking.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of 닭, meaning chicken and 날개, meaning wing.
How do you pronounce it?
dangnalgae
Did you know?
- In Korea, you will often see 닭날개 sold as 윙 (wing) or 봉 (bong) on menus. The 봉 refers specifically to the drumette, the thicker part of the wing that looks like a small drumstick.
- While 닭날개 means chicken wings, the word 날개 (wing) is used metaphorically in Korean literature to represent freedom or a desire to escape one's circumstances.
- Chicken wings are frequently served with 'mu', which are small cubes of pickled radish. This acidic side dish is considered essential to cut through the grease of the 닭날개.
Examples in context
- 네, 닭날개 한 접시 주문하겠습니다.Yes, I would like to order a plate of chicken wings.
- 닭날개 요리가 정말 맛있어요.daknalgae yogiga jeongmal masisseoyo.The chicken wings dish is really delicious.
- 마트에서 닭날개를 샀어요.mateseo daknalgaereul sasseoyo.I bought chicken wings at the mart.
- 닭날개 몇 개 더 필요해요?daknalgae myeot gae deo piryohaeyo?Do you need a few more chicken wings?
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨, 저녁으로 닭날개 먹을까요?Hyeonu ssi, jeonyeogeuro daknalgae meogeulkkayo?Hyeonu, shall we eat chicken wings for dinner?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo좋아요. 닭날개는 언제나 맛있죠.Joayo. daknalgaeneun eonjena masitjyo.Sounds good. Chicken wings are always delicious.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 제가 지금 주문할게요.Geureom jega jigeum jumunhalgeyo.Then I will order them now.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo고마워요, 서연 씨.Gomawoyo, Seoyeon ssi.Thank you, Seoyeon.
