Korean · Food & Drink
"Food" in Korean: 음식
음식eumsik
Food in Korean is 음식 (eumsik). 음식 refers to food generally; a specific dish is a 요리 or named menu item.
In a restaurant
음식을 주문했어요.eumsigeul jumunhaesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 음식
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eumsik
/ɯmsik̚/
음식 (eumsik) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 음식 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Food" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 음식eumsik | Food Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 한국 음식hanguk eumsik | Korean food A useful combination with 음식. | A useful combination with 음식. |
| 음식을eumsigeul | Food (as an object) Use 을 when 음식 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 음식 is the object of an action. |
How to use 음식 in real life
- 1In a restaurant
음식을 주문했어요.
eumsigeul jumunhaesseoyo.
I ordered food.
음식을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Tasting a dish
이 음식이 맛있어요.
i eumsigi masisseoyo.
This food is delicious.
음식이 marks 음식 as the subject.
- 3Cooking at home
음식을 집에서 만들어요.
eumsigeul jibeseo mandeureoyo.
I make food at home.
음식을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 음식
Incorrect: 음식를 주문했어요.
Correct: 음식을 주문했어요.
When practicing food, use the correct particle or copula after 음식; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 음식예요.
Correct: 음식이에요.
When practicing food, when identifying something as 음식, use 음식이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
음식 refers to food generally; a specific dish is a 요리 or named menu item. The combination 한국 음식 (hanguk eumsik) means korean food.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 음식
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
음식을 주문했어요.
eumsigeul jumunhaesseoyo.
I ordered food.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 음식이 맛있어요.
i eumsigi masisseoyo.
This food is delicious.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Food" in Korean
What does 음식 mean in Korean?
Food in Korean is 음식 (eumsik). 음식 refers to food generally; a specific dish is a 요리 or named menu item.
How do I use 한국 음식?
한국 음식 (hanguk eumsik) means korean food. 음식 refers to food generally; a specific dish is a 요리 or named menu item.
Which object particle goes after 음식?
Use 을: 음식을. For example, 음식을 주문했어요. means “I ordered food.”
How is 음식 pronounced?
음식 (eumsik) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 음식 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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