케첩
kecheop[kʰe̞t͡ɕʰʌ̹p̚]
The English word ketchup is translated into Korean as 케첩 (kecheop).
케첩 is a noun used to refer to a tomato-vinegar based sauce.
Meaning: tomato-vinegar based sauce (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kecheop
Did you know?
- Korean convenience stores often sell small, individual packets of 케첩 specifically designed for 'k-corn dogs', which are often coated in sugar before the sauce is added.
- In Korean home cooking, 케첩 is frequently used as a primary base for 'omelet rice' (오므라이스), where it is sautéed with vegetables and rice rather than used as a topping.
- In Korea, you will often see 케첩 served as a dipping sauce for fried dumplings or sausages, whereas in the West it is primarily for fries and burgers.
Examples in context
- 케첩을 주세요.Please give me ketchup.
- 케첩을 좀 더 주세요.ke-cheop-eul jom deo ju-se-yo.Please give me more ketchup.
- 감자튀김에 케첩이 필요해요.gam-ja-twi-gim-e ke-cheop-i pil-yo-hae-yo.I need ketchup for the french fries.
- 냉장고에 케첩이 있어요.naeng-jang-go-e ke-cheop-i is-seo-yo.There is ketchup in the refrigerator.
Example conversation
Minji and Jihoon are eating snacks at home.
- 민지 Min-ji지훈 씨, 케첩 있어요?Ji-hun ssi, ke-cheop is-seo-yo?Jihoon, do you have ketchup?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 여기 있어요.Ne, yeo-gi is-seo-yo.Yes, here it is.
- 민지 Min-ji케첩이 진짜 맛있네요.Ke-cheop-i jin-jja mas-it-ne-yo.This ketchup is really delicious.
- 지훈 Ji-hun다행이네요, 많이 드세요.Da-haeng-i-ne-yo, man-i deu-se-yo.I'm glad, please eat a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ketchup” translations and entries 케첩, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
