양파
yangpa[ja̠ŋpʰa̠]
The Korean word for onion is 양파 (yangpa).
The term 양파 is used to refer to the vegetable known as an onion.
Meaning: bulb (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is yangpa.
Did you know?
- The term 양 is also found in 양복 (Western-style suit) and 양말 (socks). Since socks were originally a Western import, they share the same 'Western' prefix as the onion.
- A person might use the word 양파 to describe someone who is 'layered', similar to the English idiom about a person having many layers to their personality.
- Korean cuisine often uses 양파 pickled in vinegar and sugar as a side dish. This is served specifically to cut through the greasiness of grilled meats like samgyeopsal.
Examples in context
- 저는 양파를 사러 가겠습니다.I will go buy onions.
- 양파는 요리에 꼭 들어가야 합니다.Onions must be included in the dish.
- 오늘 파가 다 떨어져서 새로 사야 해.We're out of onions today, so we have to buy new ones.
- 이 요리에는 양파가 들어가요.i yorineun yangpaga deureogayo.An onion goes into this dish.
- 냉장고에 양파가 있어요.naengjanggo-e yangpaga isseoyo.There is an onion in the refrigerator.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are at the grocery store.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 양파가 필요해요?Hyunwoo ssi, yangpaga piryohaeyo?Hyunwoo, do we need an onion?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 양파 두 개 사요.ne, yangpa du gae sayo.Yes, let's buy two onions.
- 민지 Min-ji알겠어요. 여기 있어요.algesseoyo. yeogi isseoyo.Okay. Here they are.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo민지 씨, 고마워요.Minji ssi, gomawoyo.Thank you, Minji.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “onion” translations and entries 양파, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
