List of English words of Korean origin

List of English words of Korean origin

Words of Korean origin have entered other languages, including English.

Words that appear in at least some English dictionaries

; Hangul: from 한글, the Korean alphabet; Taekwondo: from 태권도 (胎拳道), a globally-popular sport and martial art

Words that do not appear in dictionaries but may be well known

; Bibimbap: from 비빔밥, white rice mixed with vegetables, beef, and chili paste; Chobo: from 초보 (初步), a novice, especially in Internet gaming; Gosu: from 고수 (高手), a person with great skill, especially in Internet gaming; Hantavirus: from 한탄강 (漢灘江), the Hantan River; Janggi: from 장기 (將棋), variant of Korean chess; Kalbi: from 갈비, BBQ marinated beef ribs; Kimbap:from 김밥, Korean "Californian style" rice roll.; Muk-Chi-Ba: from 묵찌빠, a Korean variant of the game 'rock-paper-scissors'; Soju: from 소주 (燒酒), Korean Liquor similar to Vodka

Well Known Korean Brand Names

; Hyundai: from 현대 (現代), modern, also the name of a major Korean company; LG: from 럭키금성 (Lucky 金星), Lucky + Goldstar (also Venus), also the name of a major Korean company; Samsung: from 삼성 (三星), three stars, also the name of a major Korean company; Samyang: from 삼양 (三養),also the name of a major Korean company; SK: from 선경 (鮮京, Sunkyung) from 만주단 (鮮滿綢緞, Joseon-Manchuria Silks Company) and 도직물 (京都織物, Kyeong-do Textile Company)

See also

* Cuisine of Korea


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