Korean Dictionary
How to say "Breakfast" in Korean
“Breakfast” in Korean is 아침밥 (pronounced "Achimbap").
아침밥
Achimbap
Usage & Context
Morning meal. Koreans say 아침 먹었어요? (Did you eat breakfast?) as a common morning greeting. Traditional Korean breakfast includes rice, soup, and side dishes. Modern urban Koreans often skip breakfast or eat simple options due to time constraints.
Example Sentence
아침밥을 안 먹으면 집중하기 힘들어요.
If I don't eat breakfast, it's hard to concentrate.
How to use 아침밥 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Breakfast” is 아침밥, romanized as Achimbap.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 아침밥.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '아침밥' as "Ah-chim-bap". 'Ah' is like 'a' in 'father'. 'chim' is like 'chim' in 'chimney'. 'bap' is like 'bop' in 'bop it', with a soft 'b' sound. The final 'p' sound is unreleased.
More Example Sentences
Someone rushing out of the house in the morning.
바빠서 아침밥을 못 먹고 나왔어요.
I was busy so I came out without eating breakfast.
Someone describing their relaxed weekend routine.
주말에는 여유롭게 아침밥을 만들어 먹어요.
On weekends, I leisurely make and eat breakfast.
Explaining a common aspect of Korean food culture.
한국에서는 아침밥으로 밥이랑 국을 많이 먹어요.
In Korea, people often eat rice and soup for breakfast.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '아침 먹었어요?' (Achim meogeosseoyo? - Did you eat breakfast?) is a very common morning greeting, similar to 'How are you?' in English, showing care and concern. Traditional Korean breakfast includes rice, soup, and various side dishes (반찬, banchan). However, with modern busy lifestyles, many urban Koreans skip breakfast or opt for simpler, quicker options like toast or convenience store items.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
아침밥 먹다
To eat breakfast
아침밥 거르다
To skip breakfast
아침밥 차리다
To prepare breakfast
Related Expressions
점심밥
Jeomsimbap
Lunch
저녁밥
Jeonyeokbap
Dinner
식사
Siksa
Meal (general term)
간식
Gansik
Snack
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