Korean word

1인분

Pronunciation

Romanization1inbun

Meaning

  • nounone serving

Example

저는 1인분만 주세요.cheo neun 1 in bun man chu se yo

I would like just one serving, please.

Illustration for 1인분 (one serving)

More examples

1인분 포장해 주세요.1 in bun po jang hae chu se yo

Please pack one serving.

Core concept

One diner's share of a dish, treated as a standard serving unit.

Common phrases

  • 1인분만 주문하다1 in bun man chu mun ha da

    order only one serving

  • 1인분 포장해 주세요1 in bun po jang hae chu se yo

    Please pack one serving

  • 1인분 기준1 in bun ki jun

    based on one serving

Similar words

일인분irinbun: The amount of food meant to make one person's meal.
1인용1inyong: Made in a size or form for one person's use.
한 끼han kki: A single meal eaten at one time.
한 그릇han keureut: A bowlful of food or a dish served in one bowl.

Definition in Korean

식당에서 한 사람에게 제공되는 표준 분량을 가리키며, 때로는 한 끼 분량을 의미한다.sik ttang e seo han sa ra me ge che gong doe neun pyo jun pul lyang eul ka ri ki myeo ttae ro neun han kki pul lyang eul ui mi han da

Word origin

The expression 1인분 (inbun, "one-person portion") places the number one before a Sino-Korean portion term whose meaning comes from person and share.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a nutrition label's serving size, this term commonly marks the orderable amount of a dish in a Korean restaurant.

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