salad vs meal in Korean

샐러드vs식사

salad

샐러드salad

샐러드 means salad, a food often made with fresh vegetables. People eat it as a side dish or sometimes as a light meal. You can make it at home, buy it at a store, or order it at a restaurant.

When to use salad
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

salad (샐러드) and meal (식사) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “salad” when 샐러드 means salad, a food often made with fresh vegetables. People eat it as a side dish or sometimes as a light meal. You can make it at h… 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…