doenjang

Where does the word "doenjang" come from? It comes from Korean doenjang, and was adopted directly into English (2010s).

Doenjang’s story begins in Korean: doenjang meant “fermented soybean paste.” Named a thick, fermented soybean paste central to Korean cooking. It reached English by 2010s as doenjang. Made from blocks of fermented soybeans called meju. Today, doenjang means a thick, savory Korean condiment made from fermented soybeans.

1. Stage 1 · Korean · medieval doenjang "fermented soybean paste", named a thick, fermented soybean paste central to Korean cooking.
2. Stage 2 · English · 2010s doenjang "a savory fermented Korean soybean paste", made from blocks of fermented soybeans called meju.