How to say porridge in Korean

Meaning

죽 usually means a soft porridge, often made with rice and water. People often eat it when they want something warm, light, or easy to digest, such as when they are sick. You can also buy many kinds of 죽 with vegetables, meat, or seafood.

Example sentences

1. 아침에 죽을 먹어요.

   I eat porridge for breakfast.

2. 몸이 아파서 죽을 먹었어요.

   I ate porridge because I was sick.

3. 엄마가 집에서 야채죽을 만들어요.

   My mom makes vegetable porridge at home.

4. 학교 앞 가게에서 죽을 샀어요.

   I bought porridge at the shop in front of the school.

5. 뜨거운 죽 한 그릇 주세요.

   Please give me a bowl of hot porridge.

6. 여행 중에 호텔에서 죽을 먹었어요.

   I ate porridge at the hotel during the trip.