Korean Dictionary
How to say "After-School Snack" in Korean
“After-School Snack” in Korean is 방과후 간식 (pronounced "banggwahu gansik").
방과후 간식
banggwahu gansik
Usage & Context
After-school snacks are light foods eaten after classes end. Korean students often enjoy snacks at cafes or convenience stores near school. These snacks provide energy for afternoon activities and studying.
Example Sentence
방과후에 친구들과 간식을 먹어요.
I eat snacks with friends after school.
How to use 방과후 간식 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “After-School Snack” is 방과후 간식, romanized as banggwahu gansik.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 방과후 (banggwahu), sounds like 'bang-gwa-hoo' (like 'bang' + 'gwa' as in 'Guam' + 'hoo' as in 'hoo-ray'). The second part, 간식 (gansik), sounds like 'gahn-sick' (like 'gone' but with a shorter 'a' + 'sick').
More Example Sentences
A student suggesting a snack idea to a friend after classes.
오늘 방과후 간식은 떡볶이 어때?
How about tteokbokki for today's after-school snack?
A child asking their parent for a specific snack.
엄마, 방과후 간식으로 빵 사주세요!
Mom, please buy me bread for an after-school snack!
A parent reminding their child to eat before their next activity.
학원 가기 전에 방과후 간식 꼭 챙겨 먹어.
Make sure to eat your after-school snack before going to cram school.
Cultural Context
After-school snacks are a cherished part of Korean student life. It's common for students to visit 'bunsikjip' (snack bars) or convenience stores right after school, often with friends, to grab quick and affordable treats like tteokbokki, kimbap, or ramyeon. This serves as a social activity and a quick energy boost before heading to 'hagwon' (cram school) or other afternoon activities.
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Common Phrases
방과후 간식 먹으러 가자.
Let's go eat after-school snacks.
오늘 방과후 간식은 뭐야?
What's today's after-school snack?
방과후 간식으로 뭘 먹을까?
What should we eat for an after-school snack?
Related Expressions
간식
gansik
snack
야식
yasik
late-night snack
분식
bunsik
flour-based snacks (e.g., tteokbokki)
간식 시간
gansik sigan
snack time
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