snack vs meal in Korean
과자vs식사
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
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 mealHow 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…