English–Korean

“dessert” in Korean

Korean

Also디저트 (tijeoteu)

Pronunciation

Romanizationhusik

Example

밥을 먹고 후식으로 케이크를 먹었어요.pa beul meok kko hu si geu ro ke i keu reul meo geo sseo yo

I ate cake for dessert after my meal.

Illustration for 후식 (dessert)

How to say “dessert” in Korean

“Dessert” in Korean is 후식 (husik).

A sweet or palate-cleansing item served after the main meal, including a small drink.

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

Example sentences with 후식

저녁 식사 후에 후식으로 차를 마셨어요.cheo nyeok sik ssa hu e hu si geu ro cha reul ma syeo sseo yo

I drank tea for dessert after dinner.

Tips for using 후식

  • English speakers may expect a solid sweet, but this word can also label what is served to drink after the meal.

Other Korean words for “dessert”

집에서 디저트를 만들었어요.chi be seo ti jeo teu reul man deu reo sseo yo

I made dessert at home.

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