Difference between peanut and popcorn in Korean
땅콩·팝콘
땅콩peanut
A peanut is a small food that people often eat as a snack. In Korean, 땅콩 means peanut, and you can use it when talking about peanuts by themselves or foods made with peanuts. It is a common word in daily life, especially when eating, shopping, or cooking.
How to say peanut
팝콘popcorn
Popcorn (팝콘) is a common snack that many people eat at the movies or at home. It is made when corn pops with heat. It can be sweet, salty, or buttery, and the word is used much like the English word "popcorn."
How to say popcornThe difference
팝콘 is popped corn, usually a light snack. It is not a nut and is often eaten at the movies.
