Korean Conversation · Level 254
15 words
Korean word
음식값
Pronunciation
Romanizationeumsikkkap
Meaning
- nouncost of a meal
Example
음식값이 너무 비싸요.eum sik kkap ssi neo mu pi ssa yo
The cost of the meal is too high.
More examples
음식값이 많이 나왔어요.eum sik kkap ssi ma ni na wa sseo yo
The meal cost a lot.
Core concept
The amount paid for a meal, rather than the food itself.
Common phrases
음식값이 비싸다eum sik kkap ssi pi ssa da
high meal cost
음식값이 오르다eum sik kkap ssi o reu da
meal cost increase
음식값을 내다eum sik kkap sseul nae da
pay for a meal
Similar words
밥값papkkap: The bill for eating a meal.
식대sikttae: Money paid for meals served by a restaurant or cafeteria.
식비sikppi: A household budget category for groceries and meals.
Definition in Korean
음식 자체가 아니라 그 대가로 내는 금액.eum sik cha che ga a ni ra keu tae ga ro nae neun keu maek
Word origin
The word joins a Sino-Korean term meaning food with a native Korean term meaning price, showing that the focus is on payment rather than the dish.
Usage tips
- English learners can use this word when talking about restaurant spending, while a word for food alone names what is eaten rather than what it costs.