단무지
danmuji
The English phrase 'pickled radish' is translated into Korean as 단무지 (danmuji).
단무지 refers to a crunchy, yellow-colored radish preserved in vinegar and salt, commonly served as a side dish with Asian cuisine.
How do you pronounce it?
danmuji
Did you know?
- While 단무지 is a staple in Korea, it is closely related to the Japanese preserve known as takuan.
- The name 단무지 literally translates to 'sweet white radish kimchi'. Even though it is preserved in vinegar, the word 'sweet' is central to its identity.
- Though it is naturally white, 단무지 is dyed a bright yellow to make it visually distinct from other radish dishes on the table.
Examples in context
- 단무지는 아삭아삭해요.danmujineun asak-asak-haeyo.The pickled radish is crunchy.
- 단무지를 조금 더 주세요.danmujireul jogeum deo juseyo.Please give me a little more pickled radish.
- 김밥에 단무지가 들어있어요.gimbabe danmujiga deureoisseoyo.There is pickled radish in the gimbap.
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are eating kimbap at a snack bar.
- 민준 Min-jun이 김밥은 단무지가 아주 맛있어요.i gimbabeun danmujiga aju masisseoyo.The pickled radish in this kimbap is very delicious.
- 수빈 Su-bin맞아요, 단무지가 정말 아삭해요.majayo, danmujiga jeongmal asakhaeyo.That's right, the pickled radish is really crunchy.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨, 단무지 더 먹을래요?Subin ssi, danmuji deo meogeullaeyo?Subin, do you want to eat more pickled radish?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 조금만 더 주세요.ne, jogeumman deo juseyo.Yes, please give me just a little more.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 단무지, CC BY-SA 4.0.
