Difference between mustard and food in Korean

겨자·음식

mustard

겨자mustard

겨자 means mustard, a strong and spicy sauce or powder made from mustard seeds. People often eat it with hot dogs, sandwiches, sausages, and other foods. In Korean, it can also mean the sharp mustard flavor used in some sauces and dressings.

How to say mustard
food

음식food

Food means things that people eat. In Korean, 음식 means meals, dishes, or food in general. You can use this word when talking about cooking, restaurants, shopping, or what you like to eat.

How to say food

The difference

음식 means food in general. 겨자 is one specific food item or sauce, not all food.