Korean Dictionary
How to say "Family meal" in Korean
“Family meal” in Korean is 가족 식사 (pronounced "Gajok siksa").
가족 식사
Gajok siksa
Usage & Context
Eating together as a family. Korean families value shared meals as a time for bonding and communication.
Example Sentence
우리는 매일 저녁 가족 식사를 합니다.
We have family meals every evening.
How to use 가족 식사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Family meal” is 가족 식사, romanized as Gajok siksa.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 가족 식사.
Pronunciation Guide
가족 (Gajok) sounds like 'gah-joke', with the 'k' at the end being very soft, almost unreleased. 식사 (siksa) sounds like 'sik-sah'. Put it together: 'Gah-joke sik-sah'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a regular weekend routine.
주말에는 온 가족이 모여 가족 식사를 해요.
On weekends, the whole family gathers for a family meal.
Expressing enjoyment after a reunion.
오랜만에 부모님과 함께 가족 식사를 해서 좋았어요.
It was nice to have a family meal with my parents after a long time.
Asking for help with meal preparation.
저녁에 가족 식사 준비 좀 도와줄래?
Can you help me prepare dinner for the family meal?
Cultural Context
Shared meals are incredibly important in Korean culture, often serving as the primary time for family bonding, communication, and showing affection. Dinner (저녁 식사) is especially significant, where family members gather to share stories from their day. You'll often see this emphasis on communal eating in K-dramas, where the dinner table is a central setting for both heartwarming and dramatic family moments.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
가족 식사 시간
Family meal time
가족 식사를 하다
To have a family meal
가족 식사를 준비하다
To prepare a family meal
Related Expressions
집밥
jipbap
Home-cooked meal
외식
oesik
Eating out (restaurant meal)
저녁 식사
jeonyeok siksa
Dinner
밥상
bapsang
Dining table / meal table
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