Korean Dictionary
How to say “Ssam” in Korean
쌈
ssam
BeginnerKorean Food & Dining
Usage & Context
Ssam means to wrap and refers to the practice of wrapping meat, rice, and condiments in leafy vegetables. It is central to the Korean BBQ dining experience.
Example Sentence
삼겹살을 쌈에 싸서 한 입에 먹었다.
I wrapped samgyeopsal in a ssam leaf and ate it in one bite.
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