집에서 만든
jib-eseo mandeun
The English word "homemade" is translated into Korean as 집에서 만든 (jib-eseo mandeun).
집에서 만든 is typically used to describe food or physical objects like clothes or crafts.
Meaning: made at home (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 집 (house), 에서 (at/in) and 만든 (made).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 만든 is the past participle/adjectival form of the verb 만들다 (to make), used here to modify a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
jib-eseo mandeun
Did you know?
- The term 손맛 (son-mat), which translates to 'hand taste', is used to describe the unique, delicious quality of homemade food that cannot be replicated by machines.
- In Korean food culture, if something is 'homemade', it is often referred to as 집밥 (jib-bap), which literally translates to 'house rice'.
- While 집에서 만든 is grammatically correct, many Koreans use the word 수제 (su-je), meaning 'hand-made', to sound more professional or artisanal in shops.
Examples in context
- 이건 집에서 만든 쿠키예요.igeon jibeoseo mandeun kukieyo.This is a homemade cookie.
- 집에서 만든 잼을 드셔 보세요.jibeoseo mandeun jaemeul deusyeo boseyo.Please try some homemade jam.
- 그녀는 집에서 만든 소스를 좋아해요.geunyeoneun jibeoseo mandeun soseureul joahaeyo.She likes homemade sauce.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Minji are sharing snacks at a cafe.
- 지훈 Ji-hun민지 씨, 이 빵 맛있어요?Minji ssi, i ppang masisseoyo?Minji, is this bread delicious?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 집에서 만든 빵이라 아주 맛있어요.Ne, jibeoseo mandeun ppangira aju masisseoyo.Yes, it is homemade bread, so it is very delicious.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말 맛있네요. 저도 먹고 싶어요.Jeongmal masinneyo. Jeodo meokgo sipeoyo.It is really tasty. I want to eat some too.
- 민지 Min-ji다음에 지훈 씨에게도 가져다 줄게요.Da-eume Jihoon ssiegedo gajyeoda julgeyo.I will bring some for you next time, Jihoon.