Korean Conversation · Level 236
15 words
Korean word
식비
Pronunciation
Romanizationsikppi
Meaning
- nounfood costs
Example
한 달 식비가 얼마나 드나요?han tal sik ppi ga eol ma na teu na yo
How much do you spend on food each month?
More examples
요즘은 배달 음식 때문에 식비가 늘었어요.yo jeu meun pae dal eum sik ttae mu ne sik ppi ga neu reo sseo yo
These days, food costs have increased because of food delivery.
Core concept
Money spent on eating and buying food, counted as part of a regular budget.
Common phrases
이번 달 식비i beon tal sik ppi
this month's food costs
식비가 많이 나가다sik ppi ga ma ni na ga da
food costs run high
식비를 절약하다sik ppi reul cheo rya ka da
save on food costs
Similar words
외식비oesikppi: Costs that arise from having meals outside the home.
식대sikttae: Payment or allowance for a meal provided at work or at a gathering.
밥값papkkap: A familiar, casual term for the price of a meal.
식료품비singnyopumbi: Costs for food ingredients purchased for household use.
Definition in Korean
식사나 음식을 사 먹는 데 필요한 돈sik ssa na eum si geul sa meong neun te pi ryo han ton
Word origin
This Sino-Korean compound joins the elements meaning food and expense, directly forming the term for money used for eating and food purchases.
Usage tips
- In household budgeting, this category can include both groceries and restaurant meals, not just the cost of one meal.