핫도그
hatdogeu[ha̠t̚t͈o̞ɡɯ]
The English phrase "corn dog" is translated into Korean as 핫도그 (hatdogeu).
In Korea, 핫도그 is used to refer to a corn dog, which is a sausage on a stick coated in batter and deep-fried.
Meaning: hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried (noun)
Which one should you use?
In Korea, the term 핫도그 (hatdogeu) is most commonly used to refer to the Korean-style corn dog (a sausage on a stick coated in batter) rather than the American-style hot dog in a bun.
How do you pronounce it?
hatdogeu
Did you know?
- The Korean version of the 핫도그 is often more customizable than the American version, frequently topped with a generous dusting of sugar before adding ketchup or mustard.
- Korean 핫도그 often use a potato-cube crust, where diced potatoes are pressed into the batter before frying.
- Some variations of the 핫도그 omit the sausage entirely and use a stick of mozzarella cheese instead.
Examples in context
- 점심 때 핫도그 먹을까?Shall we have hot dogs for lunch?
- 길거리에서 핫도그를 먹었어요.gilgeoriseo hatdogeureul meogeosseoyo.I ate a corn dog on the street.
- 이 핫도그는 정말 맛있어요.i hatdogeureun jeongmal masisseoyo.This corn dog is really delicious.
- 설탕을 뿌린 핫도그를 좋아해요.seoltangeul ppurin hatdogeureul joahaeyo.I like corn dogs with sugar sprinkled on them.
Example conversation
Subin and Dohyun are at a street food stall.
- 수빈 Su-bin도현 씨, 핫도그 먹을래요?Dohyun ssi, hat-dogeu meogeullaeyo?Dohyun, do you want to eat a corn dog?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 좋아요. 저도 먹고 싶어요.ne, joayo. jeodo meokgo sipeoyo.Yes, I'd love to. I want to eat one too.
- 수빈 Su-bin여기 핫도그 두 개 주세요.yeogi hat-dogeu du gae juseyo.Two corn dogs here, please.
- 도현 Do-hyeon설탕을 뿌려서 먹으면 더 맛있어요.seoltangeul ppuryeoseo meogeumyeon deo masisseoyo.It tastes better if you sprinkle sugar on it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 핫도그, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
