Learn 500 Essential Korean Verbs by Theme – Part2. Food & Cooking (음식과 요리)

 Part2. 음식과 요리 (Food & Cooking)

Master 500 Basic Korean Verbs with English and Romanization

This resource offers 500 of the most essential Korean verbs, grouped into 10 useful themes like daily actions, food & cooking, household chores, study & work, emotions, and more. Each verb is listed in its dictionary form, along with a Romanized pronunciation and its English translation. For example: 가다 (gada) means “to go,” and 먹다 (meokda) means “to eat.”

The verbs are organized thematically to help you learn vocabulary more naturally. Rather than memorizing random words, you’ll see related verbs together — like 요리하다 (yorihada – to cook) and 굽다 (gupda – to grill) in the “Food” section. This helps you connect words to real-life situations and improves long-term memory.

Every verb includes accurate Romanization based on South Korea’s official system. This is especially helpful if you’re still learning Hangul or want to improve pronunciation.

Whether you’re self-studying or taking a class, this list is perfect for beginners and lower-intermediate learners. You can use it for flashcards, writing practice, or conversation drills.

With these 500 verbs, you’ll be able to describe actions, express emotions, and talk about everyday life in Korean more confidently and clearly.

1. 먹다 – [meok-da] – to eat
2. 마시다 – [ma-si-da] – to drink
3. 요리하다 – [yo-ri-ha-da] – to cook
4. 굽다 – [gup-da] – to grill / bake
5. 끓이다 – [kkeu-ri-da] – to boil
6. 자르다 – [ja-reu-da] – to cut
7. 볶다 – [bokk-da] – to stir-fry
8. 삶다 – [samt-da] – to boil (in water)
9. 찌다 – [jji-da] – to steam
10. 튀기다 – [twi-gi-da] – to deep-fry
11. 식다 – [sik-da] – to cool down
12. 식히다 – [sik-hi-da] – to cool
13. 데우다 – [deu-da] – to warm up
14. 간을 보다 – [gan-eul bo-da] – to taste
15. 남기다 – [nam-gi-da] – to leave (uneaten)
16. 먹이다 – [meo-gi-da] – to feed
17. 치우다 – [chi-u-da] – to clean up
18. 따르다 – [tta-reu-da] – to pour
19. 주문하다 – [ju-mun-ha-da] – to order
20. 포장하다 – [po-jang-ha-da] – to pack
21. 섞다 – [seok-da] – to mix
22. 휘젓다 – [hwi-jeot-da] – to stir
23. 뿌리다 – [ppu-ri-da] – to sprinkle
24. 붓다 – [but-da] – to pour (liquid)
25. 껍질을 벗기다 – [kkeop-ji-reul beot-gi-da] – to peel
26. 냄새 맡다 – [naem-sae mat-da] – to smell
27. 썰다 – [sseol-da] – to slice
28. 반죽하다 – [ban-juk-ha-da] – to knead
29. 데치다 – [de-chi-da] – to blanch
30. 담다 – [dam-da] – to put in a container
31. 올리다 – [ol-li-da] – to place on top
32. 내리다 – [nae-ri-da] – to take down
33. 세우다 – [seu-da] – to stop (set up)
34. 식사하다 – [sik-sa-ha-da] – to have a meal
35. 굶다 – [gulm-da] – to skip a meal
36. 마무리하다 – [ma-mu-ri-ha-da] – to wrap up
37. 간하다 – [gan-ha-da] – to season
38. 얼리다 – [eol-li-da] – to freeze
39. 녹이다 – [no-gi-da] – to melt
40. 따뜻하게 하다 – [tta-tteut-ha-ge ha-da] – to make warm
41. 차갑게 하다 – [cha-gap-ge ha-da] – to chill
42. 씹다 – [ssip-da] – to chew
43. 삼키다 – [sam-ki-da] – to swallow
44. 배부르다 – [bae-bu-reu-da] – to be full
45. 배고프다 – [bae-go-peu-da] – to be hungry
46. 취하다 – [chwi-ha-da] – to get drunk
47. 건배하다 – [geon-bae-ha-da] – to toast (cheers)
48. 먹여살리다 – [meo-gyeo-sal-li-da] – to support (feed a family)
49. 맛보다 – [mat-bo-da] – to taste
50. 깨물다 – [kkae-mul-da] – to bite