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

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Tips to remember the Korean word "된μž₯" (doenjang):
β€’ Think of it as "done" + "jang" (which sounds like "jungle" without the "le"); imagine that after all the hard work, your meal is β€œdone” and now it needs that special β€œjang” (sauce) to bring it together.
β€’ Visualize the rich, deep color of fermented soybean paste mixing into a stew, reinforcing that unique term "doenjang" every time you see it.

Explanations:
β€’ "된μž₯" (doenjang) is a traditional fermented soybean paste essential in Korean cuisine. It is most famously used in doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) and many other dishes.
β€’ The fermentation process gives it a savory, umami flavor that enhances various dishes and is a culinary staple in Korean households.

Other words that mean the same thing:
β€’ There isn’t a widely used alternative term in Korean for "된μž₯" aside from more descriptive phrases like "fermented soybean paste." In some cases, regional dialects might use different names, but "된μž₯" is the standard term.

Alternate meanings and slang:
β€’ In informal or slang usage, "된μž₯" can metaphorically describe a situation that has gone wrong or become a mess. For example, someone might say their plans β€œturned into 된μž₯” to imply that everything is ruined.
β€’ This slang usage derives from the idea of something being thoroughly mixed up or spoiled, much like how the paste is the result of a long fermentation process that completely transforms soybeans.

Example sentences:
1. Standard usage in cuisine:
– Korean: 저녁에 된μž₯찌개λ₯Ό λ¨Ήμ—ˆμ–΄μš”.
– Romanized: Jeonyeoge doenjang jjigaereul meogeosseoyo.
– Translation: I ate soybean paste stew for dinner.

2. Slang usage to indicate a mess:
– Korean: λ‚΄ μ‹œν—˜ μ€€λΉ„λŠ” λ‹€ 된μž₯이 λ˜μ–΄λ²„λ Έμ–΄.
– Romanized: Nae siheom junbireun da doenjangi doebeoryeosseo.
– Translation: My exam preparation turned into a total mess.

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