foodstuff vs supermarket in Korean

식품vs슈퍼마켓

foodstuff

식품foodstuff

식품 means foodstuff or food products. It is used for things people eat or drink, especially in stores, on packages, and in simple official situations. In daily life, it often means food items in general, not one cooked dish.

When to use foodstuff
supermarket

슈퍼마켓supermarket

슈퍼마켓 means “supermarket,” a large store that sells food, drinks, and household items. People use this word when talking about everyday shopping. You can hear it in sentences about buying groceries, going out with family, or stopping by a store after school or work.

When to use supermarket

How they differ

식품 means food products or grocery items. It is the thing you buy, not the place you shop.