Difference between toast and sandwich in Korean

토스트·샌드위치

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.

How to say toast
sandwich

샌드위치sandwich

A sandwich (샌드위치) is a food made with bread and something inside, like ham, cheese, or eggs. People often eat it for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack. You can use this word when talking about making, buying, or eating this food.

How to say sandwich

The difference

토스트 is bread that is toasted and warm or crispy. It can be plain or simple, while the target word focuses on bread with something inside.