Fresh vs Stale in Korean

How these words work together

This chart shows the Korean words for 'fresh' and 'stale,' which are opposites. These words are often used to describe food, especially snacks, to talk about how good or old they are. Knowing these words helps you understand and talk about the quality of food in everyday life.

Example sentences

1. 이 과자는 정말 신선해요.

   This snack is really fresh.

2. 빵이 오래돼서 좀 오래됐어요.

   The bread is old, so it's a bit stale.

3. 신선한 과일을 먹는 것이 건강에 좋아요.

   Eating fresh fruit is good for your health.