half vs portion in Korean

vs부분

half

half

Half (반) means one of two equal parts. In food talk, you can use it to say you ate half, want half, or cut something into two equal pieces. It is common in everyday situations like sharing pizza or eating only part of something.

When to use half
portion

부분portion

"Portion" means one part of something. With food, 부분 can mean a specific part of the food, like the cheese part of a pizza, or one section of a meal. Use it when you talk about which part you like, eat first, or share with someone.

When to use portion

How they differ

half (반) and portion (부분) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “half” when Half (반) means one of two equal parts. In food talk, you can use it to say you ate half, want half, or cut something into two equal piece… Use “portion” when "Portion" means one part of something. With food, 부분 can mean a specific part of the food, like the cheese part of a pizza, or one sectio…