Difference between food and supermarket in Korean

음식·슈퍼마켓

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.

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.

The difference

음식 means food you eat, like a meal or dish. It is not a store.