Dictionary — Entry No. 0739
배가 불러
baega-bulleo · expression
배가 불러
baega-bulleo
[BAE-ga BOOL-luh]
expressionbeginner
Meaning
Literally ‘my stomach is full,’ this casual expression signals satisfied fullness after eating. It reflects Korea’s deep food culture, where sharing meals is a primary form of bonding and care. The phrase captures the contentment of a good meal shared with loved ones.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Food is central to Korean storytelling — K-Dramas like Let’s Eat (식샤를 합시다) built an entire series around the joy of eating together. Stray Kids’ concept album God’s Menu (神메뉴) uses food as a metaphor for their music. Idol vlogs and reality shows almost always feature food as a bonding activity, making this phrase a fixture of everyday fan content.
Example Sentences
배가 불러서 더 못 먹겠어요.
Baega bulleoseo deo mot meokgesseoyo.
I’m so full I can’t eat any more. (polite — use with older people or strangers)
야, 나 배가 불러! 그만 먹을래.
Ya, na baega bulleo! Geuman meogeullae.
Hey, I’m stuffed! I’m going to stop eating. (casual — among close friends)
배가 불러도 디저트는 별도 위가 있어.
Baega bulleodo dijeoteuneun byeoldo wiga isseo.
Even when I’m full, there’s a separate stomach for dessert. (playful Korean saying — dessert never counts)
⚠️ Don’t use baega-bulleo when…
Don’t confuse 배 (stomach) with 배 (pear) or 배 (ship) — Korean has many homophones, so context is everything. Also, 배가 불러 is casual; with elders or in formal settings, upgrade to 배가 불러요 or 배가 부릅니다.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Let’s Eat (식샤를 합시다) — the protagonist savors a solo meal and sighs 배가 불러, the show’s signature expression of simple, everyday happiness.
- K-Pop: Stray Kids — God’s Menu (神메뉴)
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.