어머니는 멸치를 우려 국물을 만드셨다.
Mother steeped anchovies to make broth.
Korean
국물
국물
Meaning: soup/stew broth; liquid from a dish; (slang) a small profit or benefit
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Example sentences
The stew he made had a rich and delicious broth.
추운 날에는 국물을 끓여 먹는 것이 좋아요.
On a cold day, it's good to boil and eat soup.
맛있는 튀김을 떡볶이 국물에 찍어 먹었다.
I dipped the delicious fried food in tteokbokki sauce and ate it.
다시마는 국물 맛을 내는 데 아주 좋다.
Kelp is very good for making broth.
어머니는 멸치와 다시마를 넣고 국물을 깊게 우려내셨다.
Mother put in anchovies and kelp and brewed a deep broth.
국물이 뜨거우니 조심해서 떠먹으렴.
The soup is hot, so be careful when you eat it.
Usage Notes
Refers to the liquid part of a soup or stew. Can also be used colloquially to mean a small gain or benefit from an undertaking.
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