🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

kimchi

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kimchi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kimchi/ˈkɪm.tʃi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O kimchi é um prato tradicional coreano."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A traditional Korean dish made of fermented vegetables, typically napa cabbage and Korean radishes, seasoned with various spices.

    "Kimchi is often served as a side dish in Korean meals."
  2. 2

    A staple in Korean cuisine, known for its distinctive spicy and sour flavor.

    "Many people enjoy adding kimchi to their fried rice for an extra kick."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'kimchi' originates from the Korean word '김치' (gimchi), which has been used since at least the 3rd century. It derives from the verb 'to soak' or 'to pickle', reflecting the traditional method of preserving vegetables through fermentation.

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