snack vs meal in Korean

과자vs식사

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
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

snack (과자) and meal (식사) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “snack” when 과자 means snack, usually a small packaged food like chips, cookies, or crackers. People use this word when talking about something they ea… 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…