요리를 하다
To cook
직역: Cooking (noun) + to do (verb)
Use this phrase to describe the act of preparing any meal with effort and care.
15초 만에
- The standard way to say 'to cook' in Korean.
- Combines the noun 'cooking' with the verb 'to do'.
- Used for everything from daily meals to professional chef work.
뜻
This phrase is the most common way to say you are preparing a meal or making food. It is like saying 'I am cooking' to a friend when they ask what you are doing in the kitchen.
주요 예문
3 / 6Talking about a hobby
저는 주말에 요리를 하는 것을 좋아해요.
I like cooking on the weekends.
Mom in the kitchen
엄마가 지금 주방에서 요리해요.
Mom is cooking in the kitchen right now.
Offering to cook for guests
오늘 저녁은 제가 직접 요리하겠습니다.
I will cook dinner myself tonight.
문화적 배경
Sharing food is the heart of Korean social bonding. The phrase reflects a culture where 'doing cooking' is seen as a vital life skill and a way to maintain family harmony. Recently, 'cooking broadcasts' (Mukbang/Cookbang) have made this phrase even more popular among younger generations.
Drop the '를'
In casual conversation, Koreans almost always drop the particle `를`. Just saying `요리해요` sounds much more like a native speaker than `요리를 해요`.
Not for Coffee
Don't use `요리하다` for making coffee or tea. For drinks, use `타다` (to mix/brew) or `만들다` (to make).
15초 만에
- The standard way to say 'to cook' in Korean.
- Combines the noun 'cooking' with the verb 'to do'.
- Used for everything from daily meals to professional chef work.
What It Means
요리를 하다 is your go-to phrase for making food. It combines the noun 요리 (cooking/dish) with the verb 하다 (to do). It describes the whole process of preparing a meal. Whether you are chopping onions or roasting a chicken, this phrase covers it all. It sounds active and intentional.
How To Use It
To use it in a sentence, you usually conjugate 하다. For a polite everyday setting, say 요리해요. For a very formal situation, use 요리합니다. If you are talking to a close friend, 요리해 works perfectly. You can also drop the particle 를 and just say 요리하다 to sound more natural in fast speech. It is a very flexible and friendly expression.
When To Use It
Use this when describing your hobbies to new people. Use it when you are texting a friend to explain why you cannot talk. It is perfect for social media captions of your latest kitchen masterpiece. If you are inviting someone over, you might say you will 'do the cooking.' It is a warm, productive phrase that everyone understands.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for incredibly simple things like pouring milk into cereal. If you are just boiling water for instant ramen, some Koreans might prefer 라면을 끓이다 (to boil ramen). 요리 implies a bit more effort than just heating something up. Also, do not use it if you are just the person eating the food! That would be 먹다 (to eat).
Cultural Background
In Korea, food is a major love language. Asking 'Did you eat?' is a common way to say hello. Cooking for someone is considered a deep sign of care and affection. Mothers often spend hours preparing multiple side dishes called 반찬. Because of this, 요리를 하다 carries a sense of warmth and hospitality in Korean culture.
Common Variations
요리사 is the word for a professional chef. You might hear 집밥, which means 'home-cooked meal.' If someone is a man who is attractive because he cooks well, they call him a 요섹남. If you are in the middle of the act, you can say 요리 중 (in the middle of cooking).
사용 참고사항
This is a very safe and versatile phrase. The only thing to watch for is the ending—use `요리해` for friends and `요리해요` for everyone else.
Drop the '를'
In casual conversation, Koreans almost always drop the particle `를`. Just saying `요리해요` sounds much more like a native speaker than `요리를 해요`.
Not for Coffee
Don't use `요리하다` for making coffee or tea. For drinks, use `타다` (to mix/brew) or `만들다` (to make).
The 'Hand-Taste' Secret
Koreans believe in `손맛` (hand-taste). It's the idea that the cook's unique touch makes the food delicious. If someone says your food has great `손맛`, it's a huge compliment!
예시
6저는 주말에 요리를 하는 것을 좋아해요.
I like cooking on the weekends.
Using the noun form 'cooking' as a hobby.
엄마가 지금 주방에서 요리해요.
Mom is cooking in the kitchen right now.
A standard present tense polite sentence.
오늘 저녁은 제가 직접 요리하겠습니다.
I will cook dinner myself tonight.
A formal and polite offer to guests.
나 지금 요리 중이야. 나중에 전화할게!
I'm cooking right now. I'll call you later!
Using 'middle of' (중) for a quick update.
제가 요리를 하면 항상 주방이 난장판이 돼요.
Whenever I cook, the kitchen always becomes a mess.
A humorous take on one's cooking skills.
너를 위해 죽을 요리했어. 좀 먹어봐.
I cooked some porridge for you. Try some.
Showing care through the act of cooking.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence to say 'I am cooking' in a polite way.
지금 집에서 __를 해요.
`요리` means cooking, while `공부` is studying and `운동` is exercise.
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase 'to cook'.
맛있는 음식을 요리___.
The standard collocation for cooking is `요리를 하다` (to do cooking).
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시각 학습 자료
Formality of 'To Cook'
Talking to siblings or close friends.
요리해
Standard everyday conversation.
요리해요
Presentations or speaking to elders.
요리합니다
When to use 요리를 하다
At Home
Making dinner for family.
Hobby
Taking a cooking class.
Texting
Explaining why you are busy.
Party
Preparing food for a potluck.
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문요리하다 is specifically for cooking food. 만들다 is a general word for 'making' anything, like a chair or a mistake. You can say 음식을 만들다 (make food), which is very similar to 요리하다.
Yes, you can, but it sounds a bit fancy. Most people use 라면을 끓이다 (to boil ramen) because it's a simple process.
You can say 요리를 잘해요. If you are bad at it, say 요리를 못해요.
Yes, 요리 can mean the act of cooking or the resulting dish itself. For example, 이 요리는 맛있어요 means 'This dish is delicious.'
No, it is optional. 요리하다 is very common in spoken Korean, while 요리를 하다 is slightly more formal or grammatically complete.
You can use 조리하다, which is a more technical or professional term often found in recipes or industrial kitchens.
You can say 요리를 배우고 있어요. It sounds very natural for a beginner.
It means 'a cook' or 'a chef'. The 사 suffix often refers to a professional person.
You can, but 빵을 굽다 (to bake bread) or 케이크를 만들다 (to make a cake) are more specific and common for baking.
Yes, but for side dishes specifically, people often use the verb 무치다 (to season/mix) or 만들다.
There isn't a direct opposite verb, but you might say 외식하다 (to eat out) or 배달시키다 (to order delivery).
You can ask 뭐 요리해요? or more casually 뭐 요리해?.
관련 표현
음식을 만들다 (to make food)
밥을 하다 (to cook rice/make a meal)
식사 준비를 하다 (to prepare a meal)
조리하다 (to cook - technical/professional)
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