지지다 in 30 Sekunden
- To cook food by frying on a flat, hot surface.
- Pan-frying or griddling.
- Achieves a seared or crispy texture.
- Common for pancakes, eggs, and thin meats.
- Core Meaning
- The Korean verb '지지다' (jijida) specifically refers to the act of cooking food by frying it on a flat, heated surface, such as a griddle or a pan. It implies a dry heat method where the food comes into direct contact with the hot surface, often resulting in a slightly crispy or browned exterior. This is distinct from deep-frying or stir-frying, although there can be some overlap in certain contexts.
- Common Applications
- '지지다' is frequently used when talking about cooking Korean pancakes like 'pajeon' (파전) or 'kimchi jeon' (김치전), where a batter is spread thin and fried on a griddle. It's also common for cooking various types of meat, especially thinly sliced ones, or for preparing eggs in a pan. Think of cooking a fried egg, sizzling bacon, or making a savory crepe; these actions often fall under the umbrella of '지지다'.
- Nuances and Context
- While 'pan-fry' is a good direct translation, '지지다' can sometimes carry a connotation of cooking until slightly browned or even a bit burnt if not careful. The texture achieved by '지지다' is often a key characteristic; it's about achieving a pleasant sear or crispiness. In some situations, it can be used more broadly to mean 'to cook' or 'to grill' if the method involves a flat surface, but the most precise meaning is frying on a griddle or pan.
- Everyday Usage
- You'll hear this verb often in kitchens, during meal preparations, and in recipes. When someone says they are going to '지지다' something, they are usually referring to a quick and direct frying method. It's a fundamental verb for anyone learning to cook Korean food or understand Korean culinary descriptions. Imagine a busy morning where someone is quickly frying up some eggs or a weekend brunch where delicious savory pancakes are being prepared – '지지다' is the verb in action.
아침으로 계란 프라이를 지지다.
I will pan-fry eggs for breakfast.
김치전을 맛있게 지져 먹었어요.
I pan-fried kimchi pancake deliciously and ate it.
삼겹살을 불판에 지져 먹는 것을 좋아해요.
I like to pan-fry pork belly on a grill plate and eat it.
- Basic Structure
- The basic sentence structure when using '지지다' is: Subject + Object + 지지다 (conjugated). The object is the food being pan-fried. For example, '나는 계란을 지진다' (I pan-fry eggs).
- Adding Adverbs and Modifiers
- You can add adverbs to describe how the food is being fried, such as '잘' (well), '바삭하게' (crisply), or '노릇노릇하게' (golden brown). For instance, '김치전을 바삭하게 지져 주세요' (Please pan-fry the kimchi pancake until it's crispy).
- Using Location Particles
- You can also specify where the frying is happening using location particles like '에' (at/on). For example, '프라이팬에 베이컨을 지지고 있어요' (I am pan-frying bacon on the frying pan).
- Common Conjugations
- The most common conjugations you'll encounter are:
- Present tense: 지져요 (jijyeoyo) / 지진다 (jijinda)
- Past tense: 지졌어요 (jijyeosseoyo) / 지졌다 (jijyeotda)
- Future tense: 지질 거예요 (jijil geoyeyo) / 지질 것이다 (jijil geosida)
- Imperative: 지지세요 (jijiseyo) / 지져라 (jijyeora) - Examples in Context
- 1. 엄마가 아침에 계란 두 개를 프라이팬에 지져 주셨어요. (Mom pan-fried two eggs for me on the frying pan this morning.)
2. 이 고기는 약한 불에 천천히 지져야 맛있어요. (This meat tastes good when you slowly pan-fry it over low heat.)
3. 오늘 저녁에는 파전을 지져 먹을 거예요. (Tonight, we are going to pan-fry and eat pajeon.)
빵을 토스터에 굽다 (to toast bread) vs. 팬에 지지다 (to pan-fry).
Notice the difference in cooking method and heat source.
고기를 불판에 지져 먹읍시다.
Let's pan-fry the meat on the grill plate and eat it.
- In Korean Kitchens
- This is a verb you'll hear constantly in homes where Korean food is prepared. Parents might tell their children to '계란을 지져라' (pan-fry the eggs) for breakfast. When making traditional Korean pancakes like 'pajeon' or 'kimchijeon', the cooking process is described using '지지다'. You might hear someone say, '오늘 저녁에는 해물파전을 넉넉히 지져야겠다' (Tonight, I should pan-fry a generous amount of seafood pajeon).
- Restaurants and Food Shows
- On Korean cooking shows or in restaurant descriptions, '지지다' is used to highlight the cooking method. A chef might explain, '이 돼지고기는 팬에 노릇하게 지져내야 육즙이 살아있습니다' (This pork must be pan-fried until golden brown in the pan to keep its juices alive). It's also used when describing simple grilled or pan-fried dishes on menus.
- Conversations About Food
- Friends might discuss their favorite ways to cook. '나는 삼겹살을 그냥 지져 먹는 걸 제일 좋아해' (I like eating pan-fried pork belly the most). Or, when planning a meal, '집에 있는 재료로 간단하게 뭐 좀 지져 먹을까?' (Shall we pan-fry something simple with the ingredients we have at home?).
- Recipes and Cookbooks
- Cookbooks and online recipes will frequently use '지지다' in their instructions. A recipe for '두부 부침' (pan-fried tofu) might say, '두부를 적당한 크기로 썰어 팬에 노릇하게 지지세요' (Slice the tofu into appropriate pieces and pan-fry until golden brown).
- Casual Dining Experiences
- Imagine you're at a casual Korean restaurant, perhaps one specializing in jeon or grilled meats. The sizzle and aroma of food being cooked on a flat surface is precisely what '지지다' describes. You might overhear servers or other patrons talking about how well something was '지져졌는지' (pan-fried).
방송에서 요리사가 생선전을 바삭하게 지지는 방법을 설명했어요.
On the broadcast, the chef explained how to pan-fry fish pancake until crispy.
식당 메뉴판에 '옛날식 김치전'이라고 적혀 있었는데, 설명에 '직접 지져 드립니다'라고 되어 있었어요.
The restaurant menu said 'Old-fashioned Kimchi Pancake,' and the description said 'We pan-fry it for you directly.'
- Confusing with '굽다' (Gupda)
- The most frequent mistake is confusing '지지다' with '굽다' (gupda), which means 'to bake', 'to roast', or 'to grill'. While both involve heat, '굽다' often implies cooking in an oven, over an open flame, or on a grill grate, whereas '지지다' specifically refers to frying on a flat surface like a pan or griddle. For example, you would '굽다' a steak on a grill, but you would '지지다' a pancake on a pan.
- Overuse in General Frying
- Learners might overuse '지지다' for any type of frying. For instance, deep-frying (튀기다 - twigida) or stir-frying (볶다 - bokkda) are distinct actions. If you are submerging food in a lot of oil, you are '튀기다'. If you are quickly tossing ingredients with oil in a wok or pan, you are '볶다'. '지지다' is for direct contact with a hot, flat surface.
- Incorrect Conjugations
- Like many verbs, '지지다' can be conjugated in various ways. Incorrect conjugations, especially in spoken Korean, can lead to misunderstandings. For instance, using the wrong past tense or future tense form. Always ensure you are using the correct ending for the desired politeness level and tense.
- Ignoring the Texture Implication
- '지지다' often implies achieving a certain texture – a slight crispiness or a golden-brown sear. If you use '지지다' to describe cooking something that remains soft and unbrowned, it might sound slightly off. While not strictly wrong, it misses the typical nuance associated with the verb.
- Applying it to Baking
- A less common but possible mistake is using '지지다' for baking. If you are baking a cake or bread in an oven, the correct verb is '굽다', not '지지다'. The method of cooking is fundamentally different.
Mistake: 빵을 지지다 (Incorrect for baking bread).
Correct: 빵을 굽다.
Mistake: 치킨을 지지다 (Incorrect for deep-frying chicken).
Correct: 치킨을 튀기다.
- 굽다 (Gupda)
- Meaning: To bake, roast, grill.
Difference: '굽다' is a broader term for cooking with dry heat. It can refer to oven baking (like bread or cake), grilling over an open flame (like BBQ), or roasting. '지지다' is a specific type of '굽다' that involves direct contact with a hot, flat surface like a pan or griddle, usually with minimal oil.
Example: 스테이크를 굽다 (to grill a steak) vs. 계란을 지지다 (to pan-fry an egg). You would '굽다' a whole chicken in the oven, but you would '지지다' a thin slice of chicken on a pan. - 볶다 (Bokkda)
- Meaning: To stir-fry.
Difference: '볶다' involves tossing ingredients quickly in a pan with oil, usually over medium-high heat. It's more about mixing and cooking ingredients together rapidly. '지지다' is about cooking food directly on a flat surface, often without much movement, to achieve a sear or crispiness.
Example: 야채를 볶다 (to stir-fry vegetables) vs. 김치전을 지지다 (to pan-fry kimchi pancake). Stir-fried dishes often have a saucier consistency, while pan-fried items focus on the texture of the food itself. - 튀기다 (Twigida)
- Meaning: To deep-fry.
Difference: '튀기다' means to cook food by submerging it in hot oil. This is a very different method from '지지다', which uses much less oil and relies on direct contact with a hot surface.
Example: 감자튀김을 튀기다 (to deep-fry french fries) vs. 계란 프라이를 지지다 (to pan-fry a fried egg). The resulting textures and cooking environments are vastly different. - 부치다 (Buchida)
- Meaning: To pan-fry (often used for pancakes or thin, flat items).
Difference: '부치다' is very similar to '지지다' and is often used interchangeably, especially for Korean pancakes (전 - jeon). However, '부치다' can sometimes imply a slightly softer texture or less browning than '지지다', which can emphasize a crispier, more seared finish. In many contexts, they are synonymous.
Example: 파전을 부치다 (to pan-fry pajeon) and 파전을 지지다 (to pan-fry pajeon) are both commonly used and understood. '지지다' might suggest a desire for a crispier edge.
Comparison: 지지다 (pan-fry on flat surface) vs. 굽다 (bake/grill).
Imagine a griddle for '지지다' and an oven or grill for '굽다'.
Comparison: 지지다 (pan-fry) vs. 볶다 (stir-fry).
'지지다' is about searing on a flat surface; '볶다' is about tossing in oil.
How Formal Is It?
Wusstest du?
The verb '지지다' is closely related to the noun '지짐', which refers to pan-fried foods, particularly Korean pancakes (전). This connection highlights the direct link between the action and the resulting dish.
Aussprachehilfe
- Mispronouncing the initial 'ㅈ' (j) sound as a simple 'g' or 'z'.
- Not clearly articulating both '지' syllables.
- Confusing the pronunciation with similar-sounding words.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
At the B1 level, learners can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters. '지지다' is a common verb related to food and daily life, making it accessible for reading comprehension.
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Wichtige Grammatik
Conjugation of irregular verbs (ㅂ-irregular)
'지지다' is a regular verb, but understanding irregular verbs like '덥다' (to be hot) which becomes '더워요' is important for overall verb conjugation.
Using adverbs to describe actions
바삭하게 (crisply) + 지지다 -> 바삭하게 지지다. (to pan-fry crisply.)
Passive voice formation
'지지다' (to pan-fry) -> '지져지다' (to be pan-fried). The pancake is being pan-fried: 전이 지져지고 있어요.
Nominalization (-기, -는 것)
계란을 지지다 (to pan-fry eggs) -> 계란을 지지기 (the act of pan-frying eggs) or 계란을 지져 먹는 것 (the act of pan-frying and eating eggs).
Expressing necessity or obligation (-아야 하다)
고기를 잘 지져야 해요. (I must pan-fry the meat well.)
Beispiele nach Niveau
계란을 지져요.
I fry eggs.
'지져요' is the present polite form of '지지다'.
빵을 지져요.
I fry bread.
This implies pan-frying bread, not toasting.
고기를 지져요.
I fry meat.
Refers to pan-frying meat.
김치를 지져요.
I fry kimchi.
Likely referring to kimchi pancake batter.
물을 지져요.
I fry water.
Incorrect usage. Water cannot be fried.
채소를 지져요.
I fry vegetables.
Can be used for pan-fried vegetables, but '볶다' (stir-fry) is more common.
생선을 지져요.
I fry fish.
Refers to pan-frying fish.
밥을 지져요.
I fry rice.
Usually '볶다' (stir-fry) for fried rice.
아침에 계란 두 개를 지졌어요.
I fried two eggs this morning.
'지졌어요' is the past polite form.
김치전을 팬에 지지고 있어요.
I am pan-frying kimchi pancake on the pan.
'지지고 있어요' is the present progressive polite form.
이 고기는 약한 불에 천천히 지져야 해요.
This meat should be slowly pan-fried over low heat.
'지져야 해요' expresses necessity.
저녁으로 파전을 지져 먹을 거예요.
I will pan-fry and eat pajeon for dinner.
'지져 먹을 거예요' combines pan-frying and eating.
엄마가 팬케이크를 잘 지져 주셨어요.
Mom pan-fried the pancakes well for me.
'주셨어요' indicates the action was done for the speaker.
삼겹살을 불판에 지져 먹는 것을 좋아해요.
I like to pan-fry pork belly on a grill plate and eat it.
'지져 먹는 것' nominalizes the action of pan-frying and eating.
이 두부는 겉을 바삭하게 지져야 맛있어요.
This tofu is delicious when the outside is pan-fried until crispy.
'바삭하게' describes the desired texture.
점심으로 간단하게 계란 프라이를 지져 먹었어요.
I pan-fried and ate a simple fried egg for lunch.
Past tense, combined with eating.
이 레시피대로 하면 김치전이 아주 바삭하게 지져져요.
If you follow this recipe, the kimchi pancake will be pan-fried very crisply.
Passive form '지져져요' (is pan-fried).
아침 식사로 간단하게 베이컨을 팬에 지져 먹었습니다.
I simply pan-fried bacon in a pan and ate it for breakfast.
Past formal polite form '먹었습니다'.
이 생선은 기름을 많이 두르지 않고 약불에서 천천히 지져야 본연의 맛을 살릴 수 있습니다.
This fish should be slowly pan-fried over low heat without much oil to preserve its original flavor.
Formal polite imperative structure '지져야 합니다'.
주말 아침에는 보통 팬케이크를 넉넉하게 지져서 가족들과 함께 나눠 먹어요.
On weekend mornings, I usually pan-fry plenty of pancakes and share them with my family.
'넉넉하게 지져서' indicates quantity and the subsequent action of sharing.
그 식당의 파전은 겉은 바삭하고 속은 촉촉하게 잘 지져내는 것으로 유명해요.
That restaurant's pajeon is famous for being well pan-fried, with a crispy outside and moist inside.
'잘 지져내는 것' refers to the act of pan-frying well.
냉장고에 남은 채소들을 모아 간단한 야채전을 지져 먹는 것도 좋은 방법이에요.
Gathering the leftover vegetables in the fridge and pan-frying a simple vegetable pancake to eat is also a good idea.
'지져 먹는 것' nominalizes the action.
고기를 불판에 너무 오래 지지면 퍽퍽해질 수 있으니 주의해야 합니다.
You should be careful because meat can become tough if you pan-fry it on the grill plate for too long.
'퍽퍽해질 수 있으니' explains a potential negative outcome.
저는 얇게 썬 감자를 팬에 노릇하게 지져서 먹는 것을 즐겨요.
I enjoy eating thinly sliced potatoes pan-fried until golden brown.
'노릇하게 지져서' describes the desired color and texture.
이 요리의 핵심은 신선한 재료를 센 불에서 빠르게 지져내 육즙을 가두는 것입니다.
The key to this dish is to quickly pan-fry fresh ingredients over high heat to seal in the juices.
'지져내다' implies frying to achieve a specific result.
전통적인 방식으로 김치전을 지질 때는 묵은지를 사용하여 깊은 맛을 더합니다.
When pan-frying kimchi pancake in the traditional way, aged kimchi is used to add a deep flavor.
'지질 때는' refers to the time or instance of pan-frying.
돼지고기를 팬에 지질 때, 표면을 노릇하게 익히는 것이 중요합니다. 그래야 풍미가 살아납니다.
When pan-frying pork, it is important to cook the surface until golden brown. This is how the flavor comes alive.
'지질 때' indicates the condition or circumstance of pan-frying.
전문가들은 얇게 썬 생선을 팬에 너무 오래 지지면 살이 부스러지기 쉽다고 조언합니다.
Experts advise that thin slices of fish are prone to breaking apart if pan-fried for too long.
'부스러지기 쉽다고' describes a tendency or ease of breaking.
집에서 간단하게 만들 수 있는 요리 중 하나는 바로 각종 채소를 듬뿍 넣고 지진 야채 부침입니다.
One of the simple dishes you can make at home is a vegetable pancake, pan-fried with plenty of various vegetables.
'채소를 듬뿍 넣고 지진 야채 부침' is a descriptive noun phrase.
이 빵은 겉을 살짝 지져내면 더욱 고소한 맛을 즐길 수 있습니다.
This bread can be enjoyed with a nuttier flavor if its exterior is lightly pan-fried.
'지져내면' indicates a conditional outcome.
바쁜 현대인들에게는 빠르고 간편하게 조리할 수 있는 지짐 요리가 인기가 많습니다.
For busy modern people, pan-fried dishes that can be cooked quickly and easily are very popular.
'지짐 요리' refers to pan-fried dishes.
오랜 시간 동안 정성껏 지져낸 전은 그 자체로 훌륭한 요리가 됩니다.
Jeon, pan-fried with care for a long time, becomes a wonderful dish in itself.
'정성껏 지져낸 전' emphasizes the care and time taken.
그는 셰프의 섬세한 손길 아래, 재료 본연의 맛을 최대한 끌어내기 위해 불판 위에서 조심스럽게 지져냈다.
Under the chef's delicate touch, he carefully pan-fried the ingredients on the grill plate to maximize their natural flavors.
'지져냈다' implies a completed action with a focus on the outcome.
조상 대대로 내려오는 이 전통 음식은 얇게 썬 돼지고기를 간장 양념에 재워 팬에 노릇하게 지져 만드는 것이 특징이다.
This traditional food, passed down through generations, is characterized by thinly sliced pork marinated in soy sauce and then pan-fried until golden brown.
'지져 만드는 것' describes the method of creation.
음식의 질감과 풍미를 결정짓는 중요한 단계는 바로 재료를 얼마나 적절한 온도로, 얼마나 오랫동안 지지느냐에 달려 있다.
The crucial step that determines the texture and flavor of the food depends on how appropriately the ingredients are pan-fried at the right temperature and for how long.
'얼마나 오랫동안 지지느냐' refers to the duration of the pan-frying process.
이 퓨전 요리에서는 겉은 바삭하게 지진 해산물과 신선한 채소를 곁들여 독특한 조화를 이룬다.
In this fusion dish, pan-fried seafood with a crispy exterior is paired with fresh vegetables to create a unique harmony.
'겉은 바삭하게 지진 해산물' is a descriptive phrase for the seafood.
어머니께서는 늘 묵은지를 쫑쫑 썰어 돼지고기와 함께 팬에 지져주시곤 했는데, 그때의 맛은 잊을 수가 없다.
My mother used to finely chop aged kimchi and pan-fry it with pork, and I can never forget that taste.
'지져주시곤 했는데' indicates a habitual past action.
현대적인 조리법에서는 스테이크를 팬에 올리브 오일을 두르고 센 불에서 짧게 지져 육즙을 최대한 보존하는 방식을 선호한다.
Modern cooking methods prefer pan-frying steak in olive oil over high heat for a short time to preserve the juices as much as possible.
'짧게 지져' describes the brief duration of pan-frying.
이 지역의 특산물인 감자를 얇게 썰어 기름에 살짝 지져낸 후 소금을 뿌려 먹는 것이 별미이다.
A local specialty of this region is thinly sliced potatoes lightly pan-fried and then sprinkled with salt.
'살짝 지져낸 후' indicates a light pan-frying followed by another step.
요리사가 불 조절에 실패하여 전이 까맣게 타버렸지만, 그는 당황하지 않고 다시 깨끗하게 지지기 시작했다.
The chef failed to control the heat and burned the pancake black, but he did not panic and started to pan-fry it cleanly again.
'깨끗하게 지지기 시작했다' describes the renewed attempt.
조선 시대의 조리서에는 얇게 썬 육류를 기름에 지져내거나 굽는 다양한 방법들이 기록되어 있으며, 이는 당시의 식문화와 경제 상황을 엿볼 수 있는 귀중한 자료이다.
Joseon Dynasty cookbooks record various methods of pan-frying thinly sliced meats in oil or grilling them, which are invaluable resources for understanding the food culture and economic conditions of the time.
'기름에 지져내거나 굽는' presents two distinct cooking methods.
이 셰프는 전통적인 '지지다'의 기법을 현대적으로 재해석하여, 식재료의 본질적인 풍미를 극대화하는 동시에 예상치 못한 질감을 선사하는 창의적인 요리들을 선보인다.
This chef reinterprets the traditional technique of 'jijida' in a modern way, presenting creative dishes that maximize the essential flavors of ingredients while offering unexpected textures.
''지지다'의 기법' refers to the specific technique of pan-frying.
고고학적 발굴을 통해 발견된 조리 도구들은 과거 사람들이 어떻게 음식을 지지고 볶으며 생존해왔는지를 생생하게 증언하고 있다.
Cooking utensils discovered through archaeological excavations vividly testify to how people in the past survived by pan-frying and stir-frying food.
'지지고 볶으며' describes a combination of cooking actions.
그의 문학 작품 속에서 음식은 단순한 허기 해소를 넘어, 등장인물들의 심리 상태와 관계를 함축적으로 드러내는 중요한 메타포로 작용하는데, 특히 팬에 지져지는 계란 프라이는 때로는 삶의 고단함, 때로는 소소한 행복을 상징한다.
In his literary works, food transcends mere hunger satisfaction and acts as an important metaphor implicitly revealing the characters' psychological states and relationships. Particularly, fried eggs pan-fried in a pan sometimes symbolize the hardships of life, and sometimes small happiness.
'팬에 지져지는 계란 프라이' refers to the specific object and its preparation.
이 지역의 전통 시장에서는 새벽부터 신선한 해산물을 공수해와 즉석에서 얇게 지져낸 전을 맛볼 수 있는데, 그 풍미는 타의 추종을 불허한다.
In the traditional market of this region, you can taste jeon, made from fresh seafood brought in early morning and pan-fried thinly on the spot, with a flavor that is second to none.
'즉석에서 얇게 지져낸 전' describes the immediacy and thinness of the pan-fried jeon.
음식 평론가는 이 레스토랑의 시그니처 메뉴인 오리 가슴살 요리가 겉은 완벽하게 지져졌으나 속은 부드러운 상태를 유지하는 기술에 찬사를 보냈다.
The food critic praised the restaurant's signature duck breast dish for its technique of pan-frying the exterior perfectly while maintaining a tender interior.
'겉은 완벽하게 지져졌으나' highlights the external cooking quality.
그는 어린 시절 어머니께서 낡은 프라이팬에 정성껏 지져주시던 감자전의 따뜻한 온기와 정겨운 맛을 아직도 잊지 못하고 있다.
He still cannot forget the warm temperature and comforting taste of the potato pancake his mother used to meticulously pan-fry for him in an old frying pan when he was young.
'정성껏 지져주시던' emphasizes the mother's care in pan-frying.
이 퓨전 요리의 핵심은 전통적인 '지지다' 조리법을 응용하여, 재료 본연의 단맛을 끌어내면서도 겉은 은은한 갈색으로 지져내는 데 있다.
The core of this fusion dish lies in applying the traditional 'jijida' cooking method to bring out the inherent sweetness of the ingredients while pan-frying the exterior to a subtle brown.
'은은한 갈색으로 지져내는 데 있다' focuses on the subtle color achieved through pan-frying.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— To pan-fry a fried egg.
아침 식사로 간단하게 계란 프라이를 지져 먹었어요.
— To pan-fry kimchi pancake until crispy.
김치전을 바삭하게 지져야 더 맛있어요.
— To pan-fry meat in a pan and eat it.
저녁에 고기를 팬에 지져 먹을 거예요.
— To pan-fry thinly sliced items.
얇게 썬 감자를 팬에 지져 먹으면 맛있어요.
— To pan-fry the outside until golden brown.
이 빵은 겉을 노릇하게 지져야 해요.
— To pan-fry ingredients.
먼저 채소를 팬에 지지세요.
— To pan-fry in oil.
생선을 기름에 지지면 더 바삭해져요.
— To pan-fry over low heat.
이 요리는 약한 불에 천천히 지져야 합니다.
— To pan-fry over high heat.
고기는 센 불에 빠르게 지져야 육즙이 빠져나가지 않아요.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
'굽다' means to bake, roast, or grill. While both are dry-heat methods, '지지다' specifically refers to frying on a flat surface like a pan or griddle, whereas '굽다' can involve ovens or open flames.
'볶다' means to stir-fry, involving tossing ingredients in oil. '지지다' is about direct contact with a hot flat surface for searing or crisping.
'튀기다' means to deep-fry, submerging food in hot oil. This is very different from the minimal oil used in '지지다'.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— To work very hard, to sweat profusely (literal: to fry sweat in a pan). This is a figurative expression, not literal.
그는 프로젝트를 완성하기 위해 팬에 땀을 지질 정도로 열심히 일했다.
Informal, figurative— To prepare a grill or pan by greasing it well (literal: to fry oil on the grill plate).
고기를 굽기 전에 불판에 기름을 충분히 지져 놓으세요.
Neutral, cooking related— To elaborate on a story, to add details, or to stretch a story (figurative, less common).
그는 자기가 겪은 일을 마치 소설처럼 이야기를 지지며 말하기 시작했다.
Informal, figurative— To cook something diligently and with effort on a flat surface.
엄마는 정성껏 전을 열심히 지져주셨다.
Neutral, cooking related— To superficially address something without dealing with the core issue (literal: to pan-fry only the outside, not cook the inside).
문제의 근본 원인을 해결하지 않고 겉만 지지고 속은 안 익히는 식으로는 해결될 수 없습니다.
Figurative, critical— To cook thoroughly, ensuring the inside is also cooked properly (literal: to pan-fry until the inside is cooked).
이 두꺼운 고기는 속까지 잘 지져야 합니다.
Neutral, cooking related— To put one's entire heart and soul into something (figurative, rare).
그녀는 오디션 준비에 온 마음을 지지며 매달렸다.
Figurative, poetic— To smell strongly of fried oil (literal: to fry the smell of oil).
하루 종일 전을 지지니 옷에서 기름 냄새가 지졌다.
Descriptive, cooking related— To cook with great care and sincerity (literal: to fry sincerity).
할머니께서 손주를 위해 정성을 지지신 떡볶이.
Affectionate, cooking related— To embellish or prolong a story.
그는 자신의 경험담을 재미있게 이야기를 지지며 청중을 사로잡았다.
Informal, narrativeLeicht verwechselbar
Both involve cooking with heat and can sometimes result in browning.
'지지다' is specifically pan-frying on a flat surface, aiming for a sear or crisp. '굽다' is broader, including baking in an oven, grilling over fire, or roasting. You '굽다' bread in an oven, but you '지지다' a pancake on a pan.
빵을 오븐에 굽습니다. (I bake bread in the oven.) vs. 팬케이크를 팬에 지집니다. (I pan-fry pancakes in a pan.)
Both are performed in a pan and involve oil.
'볶다' is stir-frying, where ingredients are tossed rapidly in oil. '지지다' is more about cooking food directly on the hot surface without much tossing, focusing on achieving a crust or browning. Stir-fried vegetables are '볶은 채소', while a pan-fried vegetable pancake is '야채전' which is '지진 야채전'.
야채를 볶아요. (I stir-fry vegetables.) vs. 김치전을 지져요. (I pan-fry kimchi pancake.)
Both involve frying.
'튀기다' is deep-frying, where food is submerged in a large amount of hot oil. '지지다' uses much less oil and cooks food on a flat surface. French fries are '튀긴 감자', while a pan-fried egg is '지진 계란 프라이'.
치킨을 튀겨요. (I deep-fry chicken.) vs. 계란을 지져요. (I pan-fry eggs.)
Very similar meaning, especially for Korean pancakes (전).
'부치다' is often used interchangeably with '지지다' for making '전'. However, '지지다' can sometimes imply a crispier or more browned result than '부치다', which might suggest a softer texture. In many casual contexts, they are synonymous.
김치전을 부치다 / 김치전을 지지다 (Both are commonly used for kimchi pancake).
Both are verbs related to cooking.
'익히다' is a general term meaning 'to cook' or 'to make something cooked/ripe'. '지지다' is a specific method of '익히다'. You can '익히다' food by boiling, steaming, frying, baking, etc. '지지다' is only one of these methods.
이 고기를 잘 익혀야 해요. (This meat needs to be cooked well.) vs. 이 고기는 팬에 잘 지져야 해요. (This meat needs to be pan-fried well.)
Satzmuster
Object + 지지다 (polite present)
계란을 지지어요.
Subject + Object + Location + 지지다 (polite past)
나는 팬에 계란을 지졌어요.
Object + Adverb + 지지다 (polite present progressive)
김치전을 바삭하게 지지고 있어요.
Object + Passive (지져지다) + Adverb (polite present)
계란이 바삭하게 지져져요.
Object + 지지다 + 먹다 (polite past)
나는 삼겹살을 지져 먹었어요.
Object + 지지다 + -아/어야 하다 (polite present)
이 고기는 잘 지져야 해요.
Object + 지지다 + -ㄴ/는 것 (nominalization)
바삭하게 지지는 것이 중요해요.
Object + 지지다 + -아/어서 (sequence of actions)
팬에 지져서 접시에 담으세요.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
High
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Using '지지다' for baking bread.
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굽다 (to bake/roast/grill)
'지지다' is specifically for pan-frying on a flat surface. Baking bread is done in an oven and uses '굽다'.
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Using '지지다' for deep-frying chicken.
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튀기다 (to deep-fry)
'지지다' uses minimal oil on a flat surface. Deep-frying involves submerging food in a lot of oil and uses '튀기다'.
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Confusing '지지다' with '볶다' when referring to stir-fried vegetables.
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볶다 (to stir-fry)
'볶다' involves tossing ingredients quickly in oil. '지지다' is for cooking directly on a flat surface. While vegetables can be pan-fried, '볶다' is more common for stir-fries.
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Incorrectly conjugating '지지다' in past tense.
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지졌어요 (jijyeosseoyo)
The past tense conjugation follows the pattern of adding '-었-' to the stem, resulting in '지졌어요' or '지졌다'.
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Using '지지다' for boiling soup.
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끓이다 (to boil/simmer)
'지지다' is a dry-heat cooking method. Boiling soup is a wet-heat method and uses '끓이다'.
Tipps
Distinguish from other frying methods
Remember that '지지다' is for pan-frying or griddling on a flat surface. It's different from '볶다' (stir-fry) which involves tossing, and '튀기다' (deep-fry) which involves submerging in oil.
Focus on the double '지'
The pronunciation of '지지다' has two distinct '지' (ji) sounds. Practice saying them clearly to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
Connect with '지짐'
Associate '지지다' (to pan-fry) with '지짐' (pan-fried food, especially pancakes) to reinforce the meaning and usage.
Common conjugations
Learn the basic conjugations like '지져요' (present polite) and '지졌어요' (past polite) as they are frequently used in everyday conversation.
Think of Korean pancakes
When you hear '지지다', immediately think of making Korean pancakes ('전') as this is one of its most common applications.
Sound association
Use the sizzling sound 'jiji' as a mnemonic for '지지다', imagining food sizzling on a hot pan.
Texture and color
'지지다' often implies achieving a desirable texture (crispy) and color (golden brown). Use descriptive adverbs like '바삭하게' and '노릇하게' with it.
Compare with '부치다'
Recognize that '부치다' is a very close synonym, especially for '전'. Understanding the subtle differences or interchangeability can enhance fluency.
Practice with recipes
Look for Korean recipes that use '지지다' and try to follow the instructions, paying attention to how the verb is used in context.
Everyday Korean life
Understand that '지지다' is a verb deeply integrated into daily Korean life, from simple home cooking to describing popular dishes.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine 'Jee-jee' (like a sizzling sound) coming from a pan where you are 'dada' (like a dad) cooking eggs. So, 'Jee-jee dada' pan-fries eggs.
Visuelle Assoziation
Picture a flat griddle with food sizzling on it, making a 'jiji-jiji' sound. Associate this sound with the verb '지지다'.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to describe your favorite pan-fried breakfast using '지지다' and a few descriptive adjectives. For example, 'I like to '지지다' eggs until they are golden brown.'
Wortherkunft
The origin of '지지다' is not definitively documented in common linguistic resources, but it is believed to be an onomatopoeic or ideophonic verb related to the sound or action of sizzling or frying on a flat surface.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Likely related to the sound of sizzling or the action of pressing/flattening food on a hot surface.
KoreanicKultureller Kontext
No specific sensitivities are associated with this word, other than the general culinary context of food preparation.
In English-speaking cultures, 'pan-fry' is the most direct equivalent. However, the cultural significance of 'jeon' and its specific preparation method is unique to Korea.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Preparing breakfast
- 계란을 지지다
- 베이컨을 지지다
- 빵을 지지다
Making Korean pancakes (전)
- 김치전을 지지다
- 파전을 지지다
- 바삭하게 지지다
Cooking meat
- 고기를 지지다
- 삼겹살을 지지다
- 불판에 지지다
Describing food texture
- 바삭하게 지지다
- 노릇하게 지지다
- 겉을 지지다
General cooking instructions
- 재료를 지지다
- 팬에 지지다
- 약불에 지지다
Gesprächseinstiege
"오늘 저녁 뭐 지져 먹을까?"
"너는 계란 프라이 어떻게 지지는 걸 제일 좋아해?"
"집에서 김치전 자주 지져 먹어?"
"이 고기는 팬에 지져야 맛있대."
"새로운 전 레시피를 봤는데, 한번 지져볼까 해."
Tagebuch-Impulse
Describe a memorable meal where pan-fried dishes were central. What did you '지지다' and how did it taste?
Write about your favorite breakfast. Do you ever '지지다' anything for it? Describe the process.
Imagine you are teaching someone how to make a Korean pancake. Explain how you would '지지다' it.
Reflect on a time you tried a new recipe involving pan-frying. What did you learn about the verb '지지다'?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of '지지다' compared to other cooking methods like boiling or stir-frying?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 Fragen'지지다' specifically means to pan-fry or griddle food on a flat, hot surface, often resulting in a crispy or seared texture. '굽다' is a broader term that includes baking in an oven, roasting over a fire, or grilling. For example, you '굽다' bread in an oven, but you '지지다' a pancake on a pan.
No, '지지다' is not used for deep-frying. Deep-frying is '튀기다' (twigida). '지지다' refers to cooking on a flat surface with minimal oil.
Common foods include Korean pancakes like '김치전' (kimchi pancake) and '파전' (pajeon), fried eggs ('계란 프라이'), thin slices of meat like pork belly ('삼겹살'), and sometimes tofu or fish.
Yes, '지지다' and '부치다' are very similar and often used interchangeably, especially when talking about Korean pancakes ('전'). '지지다' might sometimes imply a slightly crispier or more browned result.
It means to pan-fry something until it is crispy. This is a desirable outcome for many pan-fried dishes like jeon or certain types of meat.
Yes, you can '지지다' vegetables, but '볶다' (stir-fry) is often more common for vegetables, especially if they are quickly cooked in a wok or pan with other ingredients. However, a vegetable pancake ('야채전') is '지진' (pan-fried).
Usually, a small amount of oil is used, just enough to coat the pan and prevent sticking, and to help with browning. It's not deep-frying, so the food is not submerged in oil.
'지지다' is a regular verb. In the polite present tense, it becomes '지져요' (jijyeoyo). In the past tense, it's '지졌어요' (jijyeosseoyo). The infinitive form is '지지다'.
The most common English translations are 'to pan-fry' or 'to griddle'.
Often, yes. It implies achieving a slightly crispy texture and a golden-brown color due to the direct heat contact with the flat surface.
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Summary
The verb '지지다' (jijida) describes the specific cooking method of pan-frying or griddling, where food is cooked directly on a hot, flat surface, resulting in a seared or crispy texture. It's distinct from deep-frying or stir-frying.
- To cook food by frying on a flat, hot surface.
- Pan-frying or griddling.
- Achieves a seared or crispy texture.
- Common for pancakes, eggs, and thin meats.
Distinguish from other frying methods
Remember that '지지다' is for pan-frying or griddling on a flat surface. It's different from '볶다' (stir-fry) which involves tossing, and '튀기다' (deep-fry) which involves submerging in oil.
Focus on the double '지'
The pronunciation of '지지다' has two distinct '지' (ji) sounds. Practice saying them clearly to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
Connect with '지짐'
Associate '지지다' (to pan-fry) with '지짐' (pan-fried food, especially pancakes) to reinforce the meaning and usage.
Common conjugations
Learn the basic conjugations like '지져요' (present polite) and '지졌어요' (past polite) as they are frequently used in everyday conversation.
Beispiel
빈대떡은 기름에 지져서 만들어요.
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