How to Say “Homemade” in Korean

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.

  1. 지훈 Ji-hun

    민지 씨, 이 빵 맛있어요?
    Minji ssi, i ppang masisseoyo?
    Minji, is this bread delicious?
  2. 민지 Min-ji

    네, 집에서 만든 빵이라 아주 맛있어요.
    Ne, jibeoseo mandeun ppangira aju masisseoyo.
    Yes, it is homemade bread, so it is very delicious.
  3. 지훈 Ji-hun

    정말 맛있네요. 저도 먹고 싶어요.
    Jeongmal masinneyo. Jeodo meokgo sipeoyo.
    It is really tasty. I want to eat some too.
  4. 민지 Min-ji

    다음에 지훈 씨에게도 가져다 줄게요.
    Da-eume Jihoon ssiegedo gajyeoda julgeyo.
    I will bring some for you next time, Jihoon.
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