Culture — Entry No. 1048
된장찌개
doenjang-jjigae · noun
된장찌개
doenjang-jjigae
[dun-JAHNG TCHEE-gay]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Soybean paste stew or miso soup. Traditional Korean soup made with soybean paste, vegetables, and tofu.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Doenjang-jjigae is comfort food staple in Korean cuisine. Served in homes and restaurants daily. K-Dramas frequently feature characters eating together over bowls. Represents home cooking and family meals.
Example Sentences
된장찌개가 먹고 싶어.
doenjang-jjigae-ga meokgo sipeo.
I want to eat doenjang-jjigae (food craving)
엄마가 된장찌개를 만들었어.
eomma-ga doenjang-jjigae-reul manduleosseo.
Mom made doenjang-jjigae (home cooking)
이 된장찌개는 정말 맛있어.
i doenjang-jjigae-neun jeongmal massisseo.
This doenjang-jjigae is really delicious (food praise)
⚠️ Don’t use doenjang-jjigae when…
Doenjang has specific fermentation requirements. Store-bought paste differs from homemade. Restaurant versions often vary in intensity and ingredients.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Reply 2015 — characters bonding over family meals and comfort food soup
- K-Pop: BTS — members discussing comfort food and home cooking in interviews
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