케일
keil
The English word "kale" is translated into Korean as 케일 (keil).
케일 refers to the edible plant *Brassica oleracea acephala*.
Meaning: edible plant: Brassica oleracea acephala (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is keil.
Did you know?
- In some Korean culinary contexts, 케일 is used as a modern, healthier substitute for traditional 'ssam' (wrap) leaves like lettuce or perilla.
- While 케일 is the name for the plant, Koreans often consume it in the form of 'kale juice', which is marketed as a potent detox drink in health cafes across Seoul.
- Despite its popularity in salads, 케일 is often steamed or blanched in Korea to reduce its bitterness, matching the local preference for softened leafy greens.
Examples in context
- 나는 오늘 케일을 사러 가야 해요.I need to go buy kale today.
- 케일은 건강에 좋아요.ke-il-eun geon-gang-e jo-a-yo.Kale is good for your health.
- 마트에서 케일을 샀어요.ma-teu-e-seo ke-il-eul sas-eo-yo.I bought some kale at the mart.
- 케일 주스를 마셔 보세요.ke-il ju-seu-reul ma-syeo bo-se-yo.Try drinking a kale juice.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Minji are discussing healthy breakfast options.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo민지 씨, 아침에 케일 먹어요?Min-ji ssi, a-chim-e ke-il meog-eo-yo?Minji, do you eat kale in the morning?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 케일 샐러드를 자주 먹어요.Ne, ke-il sael-leo-deu-reul ja-ju meog-eo-yo.Yes, I eat kale salad often.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 건강하게 드시네요.jeong-mal geon-gang-ha-ge deu-si-ne-yo.You really eat healthily.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨도 한번 드셔 보세요.Hyeon-u ssi-do han-beon deu-syeo bo-se-yo.Hyunwoo, you should try it too.
