김밥
gimbap[ˈki(ː)mba̠p̚]
Kimbap is the English name for the Korean dish 김밥 (gimbap).
It is a very common lunch item in Korea, often packed for picnics or eaten as a quick snack.
Meaning: a Korean dish (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
gimbap
Did you know?
- Although the ingredients are similar, kimbap is distinct from Japanese 'futomaki'. While the Japanese version uses vinegar in the rice, Korean kimbap almost always uses 'sesame oil' to season the rice.
- The first written record of the word 김밥 appeared in the 조선일보 newspaper in 1925.
- The word 밥 for 'rice' is often used in Korean to mean 'a meal' in general, meaning 김밥 literally describes the food rather than just the grain.
Examples in context
- 나는 김밥을 먹고 싶어요.I want to eat kimbap.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to eat 김밥.Tatoeba #447683 by davisFUCKINGmiller, translation #491443 by pjh203
- 저는 김밥을 주문하겠습니다.I will order kimbap.
- 편의점에서 김밥을 샀어요.pyeon-ui-jeom-e-seo gim-bap-eul sass-eo-yo.I bought kimbap at the convenience store.
- 이 김밥은 정말 맛있어요.i gim-bap-eun jeong-mal mas-iss-eo-yo.This kimbap is really delicious.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Jieun are deciding what to eat for lunch at a park.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은 씨, 점심으로 김밥 어때요?Ji-eun ssi, jeom-sim-eu-ro gim-bap eo-ttae-yo?Jieun, how about kimbap for lunch?
- 지은 Ji-eun좋아요! 김밥 먹고 싶었어요.Jo-a-yo! gim-bap meok-go sip-eoss-eo-yo.Sounds good! I wanted to eat kimbap.
- 지훈 Ji-hun근처 분식집에서 김밥을 살까요?geun-cheo bun-sik-jip-e-seo gim-bap-eul sal-kka-yo?Shall we buy some kimbap at the nearby snack shop?
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 제가 가서 사 올게요.Ne, je-ga ga-seo sa ol-ge-yo.Yes, I will go and buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kimbap” translations and entries 김밥, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 김밥, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
