Korean word

인분

Pronunciation

Romanizationinbun

Meaning

  • nounserving

Example

한 인분 주세요.han in bun chu se yo

One serving, please.

Illustration for 인분 (serving)

More examples

메뉴에 적힌 양은 인분 기준이에요.me nyu e cheo kin yang eun in bun ki ju ni e yo

The amount listed on the menu is based on serving size.

Core concept

A portion of food set aside as enough for one person.

Common phrases

  • 한 인분han in bun

    one serving

  • 두 인분tu in bun

    two servings

  • 1인분1 in bun

    one serving

Similar words

일인분irinbun: The stated amount of food needed for one person in a recipe or product description.
한 끼han kki: Food eaten on one occasion as a complete meal.
한 그릇han keureut: Food contained in one bowl as a single serving.

Definition in Korean

한 사람이 보통 한 끼에 먹을 만한 양으로 정한 음식의 분량을 뜻하는 명사.han sa ra mi po tong han kki e meo geul man han yang eu ro cheong han eum si gui pul lyang eul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning person and share, giving the idea of one person's portion of food.

Usage tips

  • A serving is a practical portion rather than a fixed amount, so its size can vary between restaurants and dishes.

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