cup vs toast in Korean

vs토스트

cup

cup

잔 (cup) means a drinking cup or glass. It is used for things like water, coffee, milk, or tea. You will also often see it when talking about how many cups of a drink someone has.

When to use cup
toast

토스트toast

Toast (토스트) usually means bread that is heated until it becomes brown and a little crispy. People often eat it for breakfast with butter, jam, or eggs. In Korea, it can also mean a simple toasted sandwich sold at cafes or street stalls.

When to use toast

How they differ

cup (잔) and toast (토스트) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “cup” when 잔 (cup) means a drinking cup or glass. It is used for things like water, coffee, milk, or tea. You will also often see it when talking ab… Use “toast” when Toast (토스트) usually means bread that is heated until it becomes brown and a little crispy. People often eat it for breakfast with butter,…