soup vs meal in Korean

vs식사

soup

soup

국 is soup in Korean. It usually means a light, savory soup that people eat with a meal, often with rice and side dishes. You can use it in simple daily sentences when talking about food at home, school, or a restaurant.

When to use soup
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

soup (국) and meal (식사) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “soup” when 국 is soup in Korean. It usually means a light, savory soup that people eat with a meal, often with rice and side dishes. You can use it i… 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…