음식
Grammar & Usage
noun
neutral
How it works
음식 (eumsik) is a common noun referring to food in general, meals, or dishes. It can be used alone or combined with other words to specify types of food or actions related to eating. It is a fundamental term in daily Korean conversation.
Sample sentences
한국 음식은 정말 맛있어요.
Korean food is really delicious.
저녁으로 어떤 음식을 먹을까요?
What kind of food should we eat for dinner?
저는 건강한 음식을 먹으려고 노력해요.
I try to eat healthy food.
Quick facts
hanja:飲食
etymology:Sino-Korean word from 飲 (eum, 'drink') + 食 (sik, 'eat/food')
Mnemonic
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Example
한국 음식은 정말 맛있어요.
Korean food is really delicious.
저녁으로 어떤 음식을 먹을까요?
What kind of food should we eat for dinner?
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