파스타
paseuta[pʰa̠sʰɯtʰa̠]
The Korean word for pasta is 파스타 (paseuta).
파스타 is a noun used to refer to the dish or a serving of pasta. You can use it to order specific dishes, such as by saying 크림 파스타 주세요 to request cream pasta.
Meaning: dish or serving (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When ordering a dish, you can use the phrase 파스타 주세요 to say "Please give me pasta."
How do you pronounce it?
paseuta
Did you know?
- In Korean food culture, 파스타 is frequently viewed as a 'date night' food or a sophisticated meal for special occasions rather than a daily staple.
- In many Korean restaurants, if you ask for 'pasta' (파스타), you might actually be served a dish with a Korean twist, such as a spicy 'kimchi pasta' or 'bulgogi pasta'.
- While 'pasta' is used for Italian dishes, many Koreans use the word 국수 (guksu) to describe traditional noodle dishes, even if they are made from wheat.
Examples in context
- 파스타를 후루룩 후루룩 소리를 내면서 먹는 것은 그만 둬.Stop making that slurping noise when you eat your pasta.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to use 파스타 in a sentence about eating.Tatoeba #13248446 by qiwiwi, translation #10768115 by end
- 신선한 파스타 있어요?Do you have any fresh pasta?This sentence is useful for asking about the availability of 파스타.Tatoeba #11107542 by intertime, translation #8469489 by Hybrid
- 이 파스타 정말 맛있어요.i pasta jeongmal masisseoyo.This pasta is really delicious.
Example conversation
At a cozy Italian restaurant.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo서연 씨, 어떤 파스타 주문할까요?Seoyeon ssi, eotteon pasta jumun-halkkayo?Seoyeon, which pasta should we order?
- 서연 Seo-yeon저는 크림 파스타 먹고 싶어요.jeoneun keurim pasta meokgo sipeoyo.I want to eat cream pasta.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그럼 토마토 파스타도 하나 더 시킬까요?geureom tomato pasta-do hana deo sikilkkayo?Then shall we order one more tomato pasta too?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 좋아요!ne, joayo!Yes, that sounds good!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 파스타, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
