English–Korean

“snack” in Korean

Korean

Also과자 (kwaja)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkansik

Example

점심 먹고 간식을 먹었어요.cheom sim meok kko kan si geul meo geo sseo yo

I had a snack after lunch.

Illustration for 간식 (snack)

How to say “snack” in Korean

“Snack” in Korean is 간식 (kansik).

A small amount of food eaten between regular meals to take the edge off hunger.

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

Example sentences with 간식

아이에게 간식을 줬어요.a i e ge kan si geul chwo sseo yo

I gave the child a snack.

Tips for using 간식

  • English speakers may picture candy or chips, but this word can also cover fruit, bread, or another simple food.

Other Korean words for “snack”

나는 과자를 샀어.na neun kwa ja reul sa sseo

I bought a snack.

“snack” in other languages