to fry vs to boil in Korean
튀기다vs끓다
튀기다to fry
튀기다 means to cook food in hot oil until it becomes crispy. You use it for foods like chicken, potatoes, dumplings, or shrimp. People often say this word when cooking at home or buying fried food.
When to use to fry
끓다to boil
끓다 means "to boil." We use it when water, soup, or another liquid gets very hot and makes bubbles. You often hear it in the kitchen, for example when cooking ramen or making tea.
When to use to boilHow they differ
to fry (튀기다) and to boil (끓다) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “to fry” when 튀기다 means to cook food in hot oil until it becomes crispy. You use it for foods like chicken, potatoes, dumplings, or shrimp. People ofte… Use “to boil” when 끓다 means "to boil." We use it when water, soup, or another liquid gets very hot and makes bubbles. You often hear it in the kitchen, for…