Korean

기름

기름
Meaning: oil; gasoline; fat
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I need to put oil in the car.
화학 실험에서 일정한 온도를 유지하기 위해 기름욕을 활용한다.
In chemical experiments, an oil bath is used to maintain a constant temperature.
기름은 물과 섞이지 않는 액체이다.
Oil is a liquid that does not mix with water.
기름이 사방으로 튀었다.
The oil splattered everywhere.
어머니는 프라이팬에 기름을 두르고 쇠고기를 볶았다.
Mother stir-fried beef in a frying pan with oil.
기름이 전혀 나지 않는 우리나라는 원유를 모두 수입하고 있다.
Our country, which produces no oil at all, imports all of its crude oil.
기름에 감자를 튀기면 정말 맛있어요.
If you fry potatoes in oil, they are really delicious.
달구어진 프라이팬에 기름을 두르세요.
Please pour oil on the heated frying pan.
기름을 만땅으로 채워 주세요.
Please fill it up with gas.

Usage Notes

Refers to various types of oil, including cooking oil, petroleum, and body fat.

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