파프리카
paprikanoun★BeginnerLoanword from English paprika
general
A type of sweet pepper that comes in various colors such as red, yellow, and orange, commonly used in cooking.
파프리카를 채썰어 샐러드에 넣었습니다.
I sliced the bell peppers and added them to the salad.
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In Korean, '파프리카' refers to the sweet bell pepper, not the spicy variety.
Collocations
파프리카 채소bell pepper vegetable파프리카 요리bell pepper dish
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Color Varieties
파프리카 comes in different colors like red, yellow, and green, each with slightly different flavors.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the English word 'paprika,' which itself comes from the Hungarian word 'paprika,' meaning pepper.
📝Usage Notes
In Korean, '파프리카' specifically refers to the sweet bell pepper, while '고추' refers to the spicy pepper.
Word Breakdown
파프리카
bell pepper
loanword한영사전