매운 치킨
maeun chikin
The English phrase "spicy chicken" is translated into Korean as 매운 치킨 (maeun chikin).
매운 치킨 is used to describe fried chicken that has been prepared with spicy seasoning or sauce. In Korean, the term 치킨 is a borrowed word from English that specifically refers to the dish of fried chicken.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of 매운, which means spicy and 치킨, which refers to fried chicken.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between the types of chicken terms used. While 치킨 refers to the prepared fried dish, the word 닭 refers to the chicken as an animal or as raw meat. Other related terms include 매콤한, another way to say spicy and 닭갈비, which refers to a specific type of stir-fried chicken.
How do you pronounce it?
maeun chikin
Did you know?
- In South Korea, 치킨 is often paired with beer in a popular food culture called 'chimaek', a portmanteau of 치킨 and 맥주 (beer).
- While 매운 describes the heat, Koreans often use the word kalkal-hada to describe a specifically clean and refreshing spicy taste, often found in chicken soups.
- The phrase 매운 치킨 is part of a broader trend where Koreans create 'challenge' foods, such as the incredibly hot fire chicken known as buldak.
Examples in context
- 매운 치킨 어때?How about spicy chicken?
- 매운 치킨 너무 맛있어요!Spicy chicken is so delicious!
- 이 매운 치킨은 정말 맛있어요.i maeun chikeun jeongmal masisseoyo.This spicy chicken is really delicious.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Minji are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- 지훈 Ji-hun오늘 저녁으로 매운 치킨 어때요?oneul jeonyeogeuro maeun chikin eottaeyo?How about spicy chicken for dinner today?
- 민지 Min-ji좋아요! 민지도 매운 거 먹고 싶었어요.joayo! minjido maeun geo meokgo sipeosseoyo.Sounds good! Minji wanted to eat something spicy too.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그럼 바로 주문할게요.geureom baro jumunhalkeyo.Then I will order it right away.
- 민지 Min-ji네, 지훈 씨가 골라주세요.ne, jihoon ssiga gollajuseyo.Yes, Jihoon, please pick the place.
