English–Korean
“before meals” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsikjjeon
Example
약은 식전에 복용하세요.ya geun sik jjeo ne po gyong ha se yo
Take the medicine before meals.
How to say “before meals” in Korean
“Before meals” in Korean is 식전 (sikjjeon).
The time before a meal, treated as a specific point in the daily schedule.
Example sentences with 식전
식전 손 씻기를 잊지 마세요.sik jjeon son ssit kki reul it jji ma se yo
Don't forget to wash your hands before meals.
Tips for using 식전
- It is especially useful on medicine labels, where meal timing can affect how a dose works.