ice cream vs snack in Korean

아이스크림vs과자

ice cream

아이스크림ice cream

Ice cream (아이스크림) is a cold, sweet food that people eat as a snack or dessert. You can buy it in a cup, cone, or bar, and it comes in many flavors like chocolate or strawberry. Use this word when talking about eating, buying, or liking ice cream.

When to use ice cream
snack

과자snack

과자 means snack, usually a small packaged food like chips, cookies, or crackers. People use this word when talking about something they eat between meals. It is common in daily life at home, at school, in stores, or on a trip.

When to use snack

How they differ

과자 usually means snacks like chips, crackers, or cookies. It is not usually a cold, creamy dessert.