When to use bell pepper in Korean

When to use it

A bell pepper (피망) is a sweet, mild vegetable with a crunchy texture. People often use this word when talking about cooking, shopping, or the ingredients in a dish. In Korea, it often means the green bell pepper you see in stir-fries, pizza, and salads.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 피망을 씻어요.

   I wash a bell pepper at home.

2. 저는 피망을 별로 안 좋아해요.

   I do not really like bell peppers.

3. 학교 급식에 피망이 나와요.

   Bell peppers are served in the school lunch.

4. 마트에서 피망 세 개를 샀어요.

   I bought three bell peppers at the supermarket.

5. 이 파스타에는 피망이 들어가요.

   This pasta has bell pepper in it.

6. 여행 중에 피망 샌드위치를 먹었어요.

   I ate a bell pepper sandwich during a trip.