Korean Dictionary
How to say “Korean pancake” in Korean
파전
Pajeon
BeginnerFood
Usage & Context
A savory Korean pancake made with green onions (pa) and batter. Often includes seafood (해물파전) or kimchi. A popular rainy day food in Korea — there's a saying that the sound of rain makes you crave pajeon and makgeolli (rice wine). Best eaten fresh and hot.
Example Sentence
비 오는 날엔 파전에 막걸리가 최고죠!
On rainy days, pajeon with makgeolli is the best!
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