A2 verb #7,000 सबसे आम

찌다

찌다 means to steam food, a healthy and popular cooking method in Korean cuisine.

찌다 30 सेकंड में

  • Steaming food.
  • Common for dumplings and rice cakes.
  • Healthy cooking method.

सुझाव

Basic use of 찌다

The most common use of 찌다 is for steaming food. Think of things like dumplings, rice cakes, or certain vegetables.

Context is key

While the primary meaning is 'to steam,' the specific food item being steamed will always be clear from context.

Common steamed foods

You'll often hear 찌다 with words like 만두 (mandu - dumplings), 떡 (tteok - rice cake), or 고구마 (goguma - sweet potato).

Action, not object

Remember 찌다 describes the action of steaming, not the steamed item itself.

No direct English equivalent for 'steamer'

There isn't a single direct noun in Korean that means 'steamer' in the way 'oven' means 'oven.' You'd usually say 찜기 (jjim-gi) or 찜통 (jjim-tong), which literally means 'steaming machine' or 'steaming pot.'

Connecting to other cooking verbs

Compare 찌다 (to steam) with verbs like 볶다 (bokkda - to stir-fry) or 끓이다 (kkeurida - to boil) to understand different cooking methods.

Past tense form

In the past tense, 찌다 becomes 쪘어요 (jjeosseoyo - steamed) in casual politeness. For example, 만두를 쪘어요 (Mandureul jjeosseoyo - I steamed the dumplings).

Future tense form

For the future tense, it becomes 찔 거예요 (jjil geoyeoyo - will steam). For example, 떡을 찔 거예요 (Tteogeul jjil geoyeoyo - I will steam the rice cakes).

Describing the steamed state

To describe something as 'steamed,' you can use 찐 (jjin) before the noun, like 찐 감자 (jjin gamja - steamed potatoes).

Practice with food names

The best way to learn is to practice making sentences with 찌다 and different Korean food names that are typically steamed.

खुद को परखो 36 सवाल

multiple choice A1

Which food is often prepared by steaming?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 만두 (dumplings)

만두 (mandu) are commonly steamed in Korean cooking.

multiple choice A1

What is the Korean word for 'to steam'?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 찌다 (to steam)

찌다 (jjida) means 'to steam' food.

multiple choice A1

How would you say 'I steam vegetables'?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 저는 야채를 쪄요. (I steam vegetables.)

쪄요 is the present tense form of 찌다 (to steam).

true false A1

찌다 (jjida) means to fry food.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: गलत

찌다 (jjida) means to steam food, not to fry.

true false A1

You can use 찌다 (jjida) when preparing steamed rice.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: सही

Steamed rice is a common way to cook rice, so 찌다 (jjida) can be used.

true false A1

찜닭 (jjimdak), a Korean dish, includes the word 찌다 (jjida) because it is steamed.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: सही

찜닭 (jjimdak) literally means 'steamed chicken', so it uses the verb 찌다 (jjida).

sentence order A1

सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए नीचे शब्दों पर टैप करो
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 고구마를 쪄 주세요.

This sentence asks someone to steam sweet potatoes. '고구마' means sweet potato, '를' is an object particle, '찌다' means to steam, and '주세요' is a polite request.

sentence order A1

सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए नीचे शब्दों पर टैप करो
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 빵을 찌면 부드러워요.

This sentence explains that if you steam bread, it becomes soft. '빵' means bread, '을' is an object particle, '찌면' is 'if you steam', and '부드러워요' means it is soft.

sentence order A1

सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए नीचे शब्दों पर टैप करो
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 만두를 찌고 있어요.

This sentence means 'I am steaming dumplings.' '만두' means dumpling, '를' is an object particle, '찌고 있어요' is the present progressive form of 'to steam'.

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저는 떡을 ___ 먹는 것을 좋아해요.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 찌는

'찌다' means to steam. Tteok (rice cake) is often steamed.

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엄마가 만두를 ___ 주셨어요.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

Mandu (dumplings) are commonly steamed. '쪄 주셨어요' means 'steamed and gave (to me)'.

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이 찜기는 음식을 아주 잘 ___.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 쪄요

A 'jjim-gi' (steamer) is used to steam food, so '쪄요' (steams) is the correct verb.

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채소를 ___ 먹으면 더 건강해요.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 쪄서

Steaming vegetables ('쪄서') is a healthy way to cook them.

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김이 모락모락 나는 고구마를 ___ 먹었어요.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 쪄서

Sweet potatoes are often steamed. '김이 모락모락 나는' describes the steam coming off.

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저는 아침에 계란을 ___ 먹어요.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 쪄서

While eggs can be cooked many ways, '쪄서' (steamed) refers to steamed eggs, a common Korean dish.

listening B2

The speaker is giving instructions for cooking. '찜통' means steamer, '만두' means dumplings, and '채소' means vegetables.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 찜통에 만두를 찌는 동안, 채소를 준비해주세요.
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening B2

'생선' means fish, '제맛이 나다' means to taste good (properly), and '튀기다' means to fry.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 이 생선은 쪄야 제맛이 나요. 튀기면 너무 기름져요.
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening B2

'감자' means potato, '샐러드' means salad, and '삶다' means to boil.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 감자를 쪄서 샐러드를 만들까요, 아니면 삶을까요?
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

밥솥에 고구마를 찌는 중이에요.

Focus: 찌는 중이에요

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

저는 찐빵보다 군만두를 더 좋아해요.

Focus: 찐빵보다 군만두를

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

김이 모락모락 나는 찐 감자가 먹고 싶어요.

Focus: 김이 모락모락 나는 찐 감자

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
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수증기로 음식을 익히는 전통적인 방법은 무엇입니까? 음식을 ___ 요리하면 영양분 손실을 최소화할 수 있습니다.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 찌다

To minimize nutrient loss, food should be steamed ('찌다').

fill blank C2

건강식을 선호하는 사람들은 기름을 사용하지 않고 재료 본연의 맛을 살릴 수 있도록 음식을 ___ 방식을 선택합니다.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 찌는

People who prefer healthy food choose steaming ('찌는') to preserve the natural flavors without oil.

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이 요리는 신선한 해산물을 사용하여 만드는데, 재료의 신선함을 최대한 유지하기 위해 약한 불에 오랫동안 ___ 방식으로 조리됩니다.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 쪄서

This dish is made with fresh seafood and is cooked by steaming ('쪄서') for a long time over low heat to maintain freshness.

fill blank C2

밤늦게 간식을 먹고 싶지만 칼로리가 걱정될 때, 고구마를 ___ 먹는 것이 좋은 대안이 될 수 있습니다.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 쪄서

When you want a late-night snack but are worried about calories, steaming ('쪄서') sweet potatoes can be a good alternative.

fill blank C2

김이 모락모락 나는 찜통에서 갓 ___ 만두는 속이 꽉 차 있어 한 끼 식사로도 충분하다.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 쪄진

Dumplings freshly steamed ('쪄진') in a steaming basket are full and sufficient for a meal.

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부모님께서는 어린 시절부터 몸에 좋은 채소를 많이 먹도록 권장하셨는데, 특히 브로콜리를 ___ 주셔서 즐겨 먹었다.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 쪄서

My parents encouraged me to eat a lot of healthy vegetables since childhood, and I especially enjoyed eating broccoli after they steamed ('쪄서') it.

listening C2

What kind of cooking method is preferred for health reasons?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 요즘 건강을 생각해서 튀기거나 볶는 대신 찌는 요리를 많이 해 먹어요.
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening C2

What kitchen tool is needed to make this food taste its best?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 이 만두는 쪄야 제맛이 나는데, 혹시 찜기가 있을까요?
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening C2

What was prepared while the sweet potatoes were being steamed?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 고구마를 찌는 동안, 채소를 손질해서 샐러드를 만들었어요.
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

찜통에 만두를 찌는 것이 가장 맛있게 먹는 방법이에요.

Focus: 찜통에 만두를 찌는 것이

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

오랜만에 건강하게 채소를 쪄서 먹었더니 속이 편안해요.

Focus: 오랜만에 건강하게 채소를 쪄서 먹었더니

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

김이 모락모락 나는 찐빵을 보니 겨울이 온 것 같아요.

Focus: 김이 모락모락 나는 찐빵을 보니

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

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