English–Korean

“after a meal” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsiku

Example

저는 식후에 산책해요.cheo neun si ku e san chae kae yo

I take a walk after a meal.

Illustration for 식후 (after a meal)

How to say “after a meal” in Korean

“After a meal” in Korean is 식후 (siku).

A point or stretch of time that comes after eating, especially soon afterward.

Full entry for 식후: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 식후

식후에 이를 닦으세요.si ku e i reul ta kkeu se yo

Brush your teeth after a meal.

Tips for using 식후

  • When it describes when an action happens, Korean commonly adds a time-marking particle to this noun, unlike the English phrase after a meal, which needs no such ending.

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