squid vs meal in Korean

오징어vs식사

squid

오징어squid

오징어 means squid, a sea animal with a soft body and long arms. In Korean, people often use this word when talking about seafood dishes, dried squid, or grilled squid. You can see it on menus, in markets, and at home when cooking.

When to use squid
meal

식사meal

식사 means a meal, or the act of eating a meal. It is a polite, common word you can use for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You will often hear it in daily conversation, for example when asking if someone has eaten.

When to use meal

How they differ

squid (오징어) and meal (식사) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “squid” when 오징어 means squid, a sea animal with a soft body and long arms. In Korean, people often use this word when talking about seafood dishes, dr… Use “meal” when 식사 means a meal, or the act of eating a meal. It is a polite, common word you can use for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You will often hea…