타코
tako
The English phrase "tacos" is translated into Korean as 타코 (tako).
타코 refers to the traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small corn or wheat tortilla topped with a filling.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is tako.
Did you know?
- The dish 타코라이스 is a popular fusion version of 타코 that serves the ingredients over rice, originating from Okinawa, Japan.
- In Korea, you may find 타코 served in a style called 'K-taco', which swaps traditional fillings for 제육볶음 (spicy marinated pork).
- Korean menus often group 타코 under the general category 양식, which literally means 'Western food'.
Examples in context
- 저녁 메뉴로 타코를 추천해 주세요.Please recommend tacos for dinner.
- 오늘 점심에 타코 먹을래?Do you want to eat tacos for lunch today?
- 타코를 정말 좋아해요.takoreul jeongmal joahae-yo.I really like tacos.
- 오늘 저녁은 타코 어때요?oneul jeonyeogeun tako eottaeyo?How about tacos for dinner tonight?
- 이 식당 타코가 진짜 맛있어요.i sikdang takoga jinjja masisseoyo.The tacos at this restaurant are really delicious.
Example conversation
Minjun and Jieun are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- 민준 Min-jun지은 씨, 저녁에 타코 어때요?Jieun ssi, jeonyeoge tako eottaeyo?Jieun, how about tacos for dinner?
- 지은 Ji-eun좋아요! 저 타코 정말 좋아해요.joayo! jeo tako jeongmal joahaeyo.Sounds good! I really love tacos.
- 민준 Min-jun근처에 유명한 타코 집이 있어요.geuncheoe yumyohan tako jibi isseoyo.There is a famous taco place nearby.
- 지은 Ji-eun그럼 거기로 같이 가요.geureom geogiro gati gayo.Then let's go there together.
