When to use half in Korean

When to use it

Half (반) means one of two equal parts. In food talk, you can use it to say you ate half, want half, or cut something into two equal pieces. It is common in everyday situations like sharing pizza or eating only part of something.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 빵을 반으로 잘랐어요.

   I cut the bread in half at home.

2. 학교에서 샌드위치 반을 먹었어요.

   I ate half of a sandwich at school.

3. 공원에서 수박을 반으로 나눴어요.

   We divided the watermelon in half at the park.

4. 이 케이크, 우리 반씩 먹어요.

   Let’s each eat half of this cake.

5. 주스 반 잔만 주세요.

   Please give me only half a glass of juice.

6. 기차에서 도시락 반만 먹었어요.

   I ate only half of my lunch box on the train.