Korean word

간식

Pronunciation

Romanizationkansik

Meaning

  • nounsnack

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)

More examples

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

I gave the child a snack.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 간식을 나눠 먹다kan si geul na nwo meok tta

    share a snack

  • 간식이 부족하다kan si gi pu jo ka da

    be short of snacks

Similar words

과자kwaja: A small sweet or salty food that is easy to hold and eat.
간식거리kansikkkeori: Food or simple ingredients meant to be eaten between meals.
군것질kungeotjjil: The habit of nibbling on snacks or small foods between meals.

Definition in Korean

허기를 달래거나 잠깐 배를 채우기 위해 식사 외에 먹는 간단한 음식을 말한다.heo gi reul tal lae geo na cham kkan pae reul chae u gi wi hae sik ssa oe e meong neun kan dan han eum si geul mal han da

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound from elements meaning an interval and food, so it points to food taken between meals.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • light mealnoun

Opposites

  • 끼니kkinimealnoun

Related words

  • 간식시간kansikssigansnack timenoun

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