🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Budae Jjigae

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Budae Jjigae

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Budae Jjigae/ˈbuː.deɪ ˈtʃɪ.ɡeɪ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Das Budae Jjigae war ein Höhepunkt unseres koreanischen Abendessens."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A Korean stew made with a variety of ingredients including meat, vegetables, and often processed foods like sausages and cheese.

    "On a cold winter night, we enjoyed a warm bowl of budae jjigae, filled with spicy flavors and hearty ingredients."
  2. 2

    A dish that symbolizes the blending of traditional Korean cuisine with American influences, particularly during the post-war era.

    "Budae jjigae is a perfect example of how culinary traditions evolve, incorporating elements from different cultures."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Budae Jjigae' originates from Korean, where 'budae' means 'military' and 'jjigae' means 'stew'. It was created during the Korean War as a way to utilize surplus food and ingredients, reflecting the resourcefulness of the time.

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