Korean Conversation · Level 153
15 words
Korean word
뷔페
Pronunciation
Romanizationpwipe
Meaning
- nounbuffet
Example
오늘은 뷔페에서 점심을 먹자.o neu reun pwi pe e seo cheom si meul meok jja
Let's have lunch at the buffet today.
More examples
주말이라서 뷔페에 사람이 많아요.chu ma ri ra seo pwi pe e sa ra mi ma na yo
Because it's the weekend, the buffet is crowded.
Core concept
A spread of many dishes lets each diner choose and serve the food they want.
Common phrases
뷔페에서pwi pe e seo
at the buffet
뷔페를 이용하다pwi pe reul i yong ha da
use the buffet
뷔페 음식pwi pe eum sik
buffet food
Similar words
뷔페식pwipesik: A serving style in which diners choose and serve themselves from arranged dishes.
샐러드바saelleodeuba: A self-service counter offering salads and light dishes for diners to serve themselves.
뷔페코너pwipekoneo: A designated area in a restaurant where buffet dishes are set out for self-service.
Definition in Korean
손님이 여러 가지 음식을 직접 가져와서 원하는 만큼 골라 먹을 수 있게 차려 놓은 식사 방식이나 그 식당son ni mi yeo reo ka ji eum si geul chik jjeop ka jeo wa seo won ha neun man keum kol la meo geul ssu it kke cha ryeo no eun sik ssa pang si gi na keu sik ttang
Word origin
The word comes through French buffet, which first referred to a sideboard or serving table and later to food arranged for self service.
Usage tips
- Restaurant conditions can vary, so checking the price and any time limit before dining helps avoid surprises.
Other meanings
- all-you-can-eatnoun
Opposites
- 단품tanpuma la carte itemnoun
- 코스요리koseuyoricourse mealnoun
Related words
- 뷔페식pwipesikbuffet-style diningnoun
- 뷔페식당pwipesikttangbuffet restaurantnoun