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Broth in Korean 🇰🇷


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broth 국물
How to say “broth” in Korean? “국물”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “국물” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on broth in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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국물 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Break down the word: “국” means “soup” and “물” means “water.” Think of broth as the watery part of a soup.
• Imagine making soup from water and ingredients—you’re essentially creating “국물.”

Explanations:
• 국물 refers to the liquid component of soups, stews, or any dish where a watery, flavorful base is served.
• It can denote the stock or gravy left after cooking, which carries the dish’s flavor.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 육수 (yuksu) – typically means “stock” or “broth” made from boiling meat, fish, or vegetables.
• 스프 (seupeu) – when referring to soup in a more general or Western sense (though 국물 is more traditional).

Alternate Meanings (Slang/Colloquial):
• In some informal contexts, 국물 can be used figuratively to describe a substantial amount of money—for example, referring to the “juice” or “main earnings” in a venture.
• It may also be used to describe the “essence” or “core” of something (e.g., the vital part of an issue).

Example Sentences:
1. 이 국물은 정말 맛있어요.
 (Romanized: I gukmul-eun jeongmal masisseoyo.)
 Translation: “This broth is really delicious.”

2. 국물 없이 밥을 먹는 건 상상할 수 없어요.
 (Romanized: Gukmul eopsi bab-eul meogneun geon sangsanghal su eopsseoyo.)
 Translation: “I can’t imagine eating rice without broth.”

3. 그 사업의 국물이 꽤 크다고 소문났어요.
 (Romanized: Geu sa-eob-ui gukmul-i kkwae keudago somunnasseoyo.)
 Translation: “It’s rumored that the company’s profits (substantial funds) are quite high.”

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