B1 noun intermediate

수저

[sujeo]

Meaning: spoon and chopsticks

What does 수저 mean?

수저 [sujeo] is a noun meaning "spoon and chopsticks". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (1)

Here are real-life sentences where 수저 [sujeo] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

어른이 수저를 드신 후에 먹기 시작해야 해요.

You should start eating after the elders pick up their utensils first.

📚 From Korean Culture & Traditions

How to Use 수저 in Conversation

As a noun, 수저 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.

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