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"Breakfast" in Korean: 아침 식사
아침 식사achim siksa
Breakfast in Korean is 아침 식사 (achim siksa). 아침 식사 is breakfast; 아침 alone can mean either morning or breakfast in context.
Arranging a meal
아침 식사를 같이 먹을까요?achim siksareul gachi meogeulkkayo?
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How to pronounce 아침 식사
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achim siksa
/atɕʰim sik̚s͈a/
아침 식사 (achim siksa) has 4 Hangul syllables. 아침 식사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Breakfast" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 아침 식사achim siksa | Breakfast Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 아침 식사 시간achim siksa sigan | breakfast time A useful combination with 아침 식사. | A useful combination with 아침 식사. |
| 아침 식사를achim siksareul | Breakfast (as an object) Use 를 when 아침 식사 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 아침 식사 is the object of an action. |
How to use 아침 식사 in real life
- 1Arranging a meal
아침 식사를 같이 먹을까요?
achim siksareul gachi meogeulkkayo?
Shall we have breakfast together?
아침 식사를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2After eating
오늘 아침 식사가 맛있었어요.
oneul achim siksaga masisseosseoyo.
The breakfast was delicious today.
아침 식사가 marks 아침 식사 as the subject.
- 3Waiting at home
아침 식사가 준비됐어요?
achim siksaga junbidwaesseoyo?
Is the breakfast ready?
아침 식사가 marks 아침 식사 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 아침 식사
Incorrect: 아침 식사을 같이 먹을까요?
Correct: 아침 식사를 같이 먹을까요?
When practicing breakfast, use the correct particle or copula after 아침 식사; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 아침 식사이에요.
Correct: 아침 식사예요.
When practicing breakfast, when identifying something as 아침 식사, use 아침 식사예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
아침 식사 is breakfast; 아침 alone can mean either morning or breakfast in context. The combination 아침 식사 시간 (achim siksa sigan) means breakfast time.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 아침 식사
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
아침 식사를 같이 먹을까요?
achim siksareul gachi meogeulkkayo?
Shall we have breakfast together?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘 아침 식사가 맛있었어요.
oneul achim siksaga masisseosseoyo.
The breakfast was delicious today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Breakfast" in Korean
What does 아침 식사 mean in Korean?
Breakfast in Korean is 아침 식사 (achim siksa). 아침 식사 is breakfast; 아침 alone can mean either morning or breakfast in context.
How do I use 아침 식사 시간?
아침 식사 시간 (achim siksa sigan) means breakfast time. 아침 식사 is breakfast; 아침 alone can mean either morning or breakfast in context.
Which object particle goes after 아침 식사?
Use 를: 아침 식사를. For example, 아침 식사를 같이 먹을까요? means “Shall we have breakfast together?”
How is 아침 식사 pronounced?
아침 식사 (achim siksa) has 4 Hangul syllables. 아침 식사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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