Nuance Dictionary / Social Dynamics
골고루 gol-go-ru
Evenly / in a well-balanced variety across a shared table
What does 골고루 mean?
골고루 (gol-go-ru) means: Evenly / in a well-balanced variety across a shared table.
When a table orders '골고루', it reflects the collective mandate of Korean dining: no single palate dominates, and the spread must cater to diverse textures and temperatures so that the group functions as a harmonious culinary ecosystem.
🔊 From the story above
알아서 — Al-a-seo
알아서 해줘 — al-a-seo haejwo, "just take care of it as you see fit"
눈치 — nunchi
골고루 — gol-go-ru
본 콘텐츠는 — listen & repeat
기술을 활용하여 제작되었습니다 — listen & repeat
How it's actually used
- 반찬을 골고루 먹어야 건강에 좋아요.
ban-chaneul gol-goru meogeoya geongange joha-yo.
You should eat a variety of side dishes evenly for good health.
💡 Common advice given to encourage balanced eating. - 회식 메뉴는 팀원들 취향에 맞춰 골고루 시켰어요.
hoesik menyuneun timeondeul chih-yange majwo sikyeosseoyo.
We ordered a diverse mix of dishes for the company dinner to suit everyone's tastes.
💡 Used when selecting various menu items for a group. - 선반 위에 책이 골고루 꽂혀 있다.
seonban wie chaegi gol-goru kkojyeo itda.
The books are distributed evenly across the shelf.
💡 Can also describe spatial distribution rather than just food.
Related words in Social Dynamics
양보하다 yang-bo-ha-da배려하다 bae-ryeo-ha-da투정부리다 tu-jeong-bu-ri-da유치하다 yu-chi-ha-da촌스럽다 chon-seu-reop-da