English–Korean

“between meals” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsikkkan

Example

아이들은 식간에 간식을 원해요.a i deu reun sik kka ne kan si geul won hae yo

The children want a snack between meals.

Illustration for 식간 (between meals)

How to say “between meals” in Korean

“Between meals” in Korean is 식간 (sikkkan).

The short stretch of time between regular meals when a person may want something to eat.

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

Example sentences with 식간

약은 식간에 드세요.ya geun sik kka ne teu se yo

Take the medicine between meals.

Tips for using 식간

  • Because English usually expresses this idea with a phrase, recognizing this compact noun helps with Korean schedules and written instructions.

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