Korean word

다과

Pronunciation

Romanizationtagwa

Meaning

  • nounrefreshments

Example

회의가 끝나고 다과를 먹었어요.hoe ui ga kkeun na go ta gwa reul meo geo sseo yo

After the meeting, we had refreshments.

Illustration for 다과 (refreshments)

More examples

집들이에 다과를 준비했어요.chip tteu ri e ta gwa reul chun bi hae sseo yo

I prepared refreshments for my housewarming.

Core concept

A modest assortment of sweet or light foods prepared for people at a social gathering.

Common phrases

  • 다과 준비ta gwa chun bi

    refreshment preparation

  • 다과를 준비하다ta gwa reul chun bi ha da

    prepare refreshments

Similar words

간식kansik: A small amount of food eaten between regular meals to ease hunger.
과자kwaja: A sweet or salty snack food often sold in a bag or box.
다과회tagwahoe: A social gathering where guests are served tea and small sweets.

Definition in Korean

모임이나 접대 자리에서 손님에게 내놓는 가벼운 간식이나 과자mo i mi na cheop ttae cha ri e seo son ni me ge nae non neun ka byeo un kan si gi na kwa ja

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean elements for tea and confectionery and came to describe the food served alongside tea in a hospitable setting.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful in event notices because it suggests a planned offering for attendees without promising a full meal.

Other meanings

  • light mealnoun
  • sweetsnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 다과회tagwahoetea partynoun

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