스테이크
seuteikeu[sʰɯtʰe̞ikxɯ]
The English phrase "steak" is translated into Korean as 스테이크 (seuteikeu).
스테이크 refers to a slice of beef.
Meaning: slice of beef (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
seuteikeu
Did you know?
- Korean diners often use scissors to cut their 스테이크 into bite-sized pieces at the table instead of using a steak knife.
- Korean beef is categorized by a unique grading system called 한우 (Hanwoo), which is often treated as a luxury brand more prestigious than imported 스테이크 cuts.
- In some casual Korean settings, a 'steak' meal may be accompanied by a bowl of white rice and kimchi to balance the richness of the meat.
Examples in context
- 스테이크 굽기는 어떻게 해드릴까요?How do you want your steak?Tatoeba #13024466 by Uwe, translation #6976535 by Eccles17
- 저는 스테이크를 주문하겠습니다.I would like to order a steak, please.
- 이 스테이크는 정말 부드러워요.i seuteikeureun jeongmal budeureowoyo.This steak is really tender.
- 어제 저녁으로 스테이크를 먹었어요.eoje jeonyeogeuro seuteikeureul meogeosseoyo.I ate steak for dinner yesterday.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to eat for dinner.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨, 우리 오늘 스테이크 먹을까요?jihun ssi, uri oneul seuteikeu meogeulkkayo?Jihun, shall we eat steak today?
- 지훈 Ji-hun좋아요, 서연 씨가 좋아하는 곳으로 가요.joayo, seoyeon ssi ga joahaneun goseuro gayo.Sounds good, let's go to a place Seoyeon likes.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 근처에 있는 식당에 가요.geureom geuncheoe inneun sikdange gayo.Then let's go to the restaurant nearby.
- 지훈 Ji-hun거기 스테이크가 아주 유명해요.geogi seuteikeuga aju yumyeonghaeyo.The steak there is very famous.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “steak” translations and entries 스테이크, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
