샐러드
saelleodeu[s͈ɛɭɭʌ̹dɯ]
The Korean word for salad is 샐러드 (saelleodeu).
샐러드 is the borrowed English word used to refer to salad. You can specify the type of salad by placing a noun before it, such as 채소 샐러드 (vegetable salad).
Meaning: food (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 샐러드 refers to the borrowed English term, the term 무침 is used to describe any dish made by mixing vegetables or fruits with seasoning.
How do you pronounce it?
saelleodeu
Did you know?
- While 샐러드 denotes a Western dish, the traditional Korean equivalent 무침 is often prepared using a 'massaging' motion with the hands to ensure seasonings penetrate the vegetables.
- Many Korean side dishes that an English speaker would call a 'salad' are categorized as 반찬, a term that defines their role as accompaniments to the main meal rather than their ingredients.
- In Korea, a 샐러드 can be a dessert, such as 과일 샐러드, which is frequently served with heavy cream or yogurt instead of a savory vinaigrette.
Examples in context
- 그 샐러드 드레싱은 못 먹겠어.I can't eat that salad dressing.This sentence is useful for expressing an inability to eat a specific 샐러드 dressing.Tatoeba #11104562 by intertime, translation #9302609 by shekitten
- 과일 샐러드Fruit salad
- 김치 샐러드Kimchi salad
- 치킨 샐러드Chicken salad
- 신선한 샐러드를 먹고 싶어요.sinseonhan sallaedeureul meokgo sipeoyo.I want to eat a fresh salad.
- 이 샐러드는 정말 맛있어요.i sallaedeureun jeongmal masisseoyo.This salad is really delicious.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Seoyeon are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- 지훈 Ji-hun점심으로 뭐 먹을까요?jeomsimeuro mwo meogeulkkayo?What shall we eat for lunch?
- 서연 Seo-yeon가벼운 샐러드는 어때요?gabyeoun sallaedeureun eottaeyo?How about a light salad?
- 지훈 Ji-hun좋아요, 건강한 메뉴네요.joayo, geonganghan menyuneyo.Good, that is a healthy menu.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 바로 식당으로 가요.geureom baro sikdang-euro gayo.Then let's go to the restaurant right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salad” translations and entries 샐러드, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
