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TOPIK 3noun

깍두기

kkakdugi [깍뚜기]

깍두기가 · 깍두기를

kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi)

Example

설렁탕에는 깍두기가 잘 어울려요.

Kkakdugi goes really well with seolleongtang.

Word parts

Native word linked to 깍둑 'in chunky cubes', as in 깍둑썰기 'dicing'.

Good to know

Pronounced [깍뚜기]. Casually, it also means a kid who can join either team in a game.