파프리카
paprikaLoanword from English paprika
bell pepper
파프리카는 건강에 좋은 채소입니다.
Bell peppers are good for your health.
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.
In Korean, '파프리카' refers to the sweet bell pepper, not the spicy variety.
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
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