When to use fish in Korean

When to use it

생선 means “fish” as food. You use it when talking about buying, cooking, or eating fish. For a live fish in water, Korean often uses a different word, but 생선 is the right word for meals and shopping.

Example sentences

1. 저는 저녁에 생선을 구워요.

   I grill fish for dinner.

2. 엄마가 시장에서 생선을 샀어요.

   Mom bought fish at the market.

3. 오늘 학교 급식에 생선이 나왔어요.

   Fish was served in the school lunch today.

4. 이 식당은 생선 요리가 맛있어요.

   The fish dishes at this restaurant are tasty.

5. 고양이가 생선 냄새를 맡았어요.

   The cat smelled the fish.

6. 여행 중에 신선한 생선을 먹었어요.

   I ate fresh fish during the trip.