TOPIK · Level 37
15 words
Korean word
과자
Pronunciation
Romanizationkwaja
Meaning
- nounsnack
Example
나는 과자를 샀어.na neun kwa ja reul sa sseo
I bought a snack.
More examples
친구랑 과자를 나눠 먹었어.chin gu rang kwa ja reul na nwo meo geo sseo
I shared snacks with my friend.
Core concept
A light snack food, often sweet or salty, that can be held and eaten without utensils.
Common phrases
과자를 나눠 먹다kwa ja reul na nwo meok tta
share snacks
과자 사먹다kwa ja sa meok tta
buy and eat snacks
Similar words
간식kansik: A simple food eaten during a break between regular meals.
스낵seunaek: A packaged snack food made for eating by hand.
군것질kungeotjjil: Eating small amounts of food outside regular mealtimes.
Definition in Korean
손으로 집어 먹는 달거나 짭짤한 가벼운 간식류를 이르는 말.so neu ro chi beo meong neun tal geo na jjap jjal han ka byeo un kan sing nyu reul i reu neun mal
Word origin
It is a Sino-Korean word with an older confectionery sense that became a broad everyday term for small snack foods.
Usage tips
- English treat often suggests something special or rewarding, while this word can refer to an ordinary everyday snack as well.