Korean Dictionary
How to say "Baby food" in Korean
“Baby food” in Korean is 이유식 (pronounced "Iyusik").
이유식
Iyusik
Usage & Context
Soft, easily digestible food for babies starting around six months. Korean baby food often includes rice porridge and vegetable purees.
Example Sentence
이유식은 아기의 첫 음식입니다.
Baby food is the baby's first food.
How to use 이유식 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Baby food” is 이유식, romanized as Iyusik.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
이유식 (Iyusik) is pronounced "EE-yoo-SIK." The '이' sounds like 'ee' in 'see,' '유' like 'yoo' in 'you,' and '식' like 'sick' in 'sick.' The '식' is a quick, crisp sound.
More Example Sentences
Parents discussing their baby's developmental milestones.
아기가 이제 이유식을 시작할 때가 됐어요.
It's time for the baby to start baby food now.
A parent describing their baby's meal.
오늘 아침에는 쌀미음 이유식을 먹였어요.
I fed the baby rice porridge baby food this morning.
A parent sharing the challenges of preparing baby food.
이유식 만드는 게 생각보다 손이 많이 가네요.
Making baby food takes more effort than I thought.
Cultural Context
이유식 (iyusik) specifically refers to the transitional food given to babies as they move from milk to solid foods, typically starting around 6 months. Korean baby food often begins with very thin rice porridge (쌀미음, ssalmieum) and gradually introduces pureed vegetables and fruits. There are many specialized baby food brands and delivery services in Korea, making it convenient for busy parents, though homemade 이유식 is also common.
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Common Phrases
이유식 시작.
Starting baby food.
이유식 레시피.
Baby food recipe.
이유식 먹일 시간.
Time to feed baby food.
Related Expressions
분유
bunyu
Formula milk (pre-baby food)
모유
moyu
Breast milk (pre-baby food)
미음
mieum
Rice porridge (common first baby food)
유아식
yuasik
Toddler food (food for older babies/young children)
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