How to say ginger root in Korean

Meaning

생강 means ginger, a root with a warm, spicy taste. People use it in tea, soup, sauces, and many cooked dishes. You may hear it when talking about ingredients at home, in restaurants, or while shopping for food.

Example sentences

1. 저는 차에 생강을 넣어요.

   I put ginger in my tea.

2. 생강 차를 마셨어요. 감기 걸릴 때요.

   I drank ginger tea when I had a cold.

3. 엄마가 시장에서 생강을 샀어요.

   Mom bought ginger at the market.

4. 이 요리에는 생강이 조금 있어요.

   There's a little ginger in this dish.