Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Lunch" in Korean
“School Lunch” in Korean is 학교 급식 (pronounced "hakgyo geubsik").
학교 급식
hakgyo geubsik
Usage & Context
School lunch is a daily meal provided to students during the lunch period. In Korea, school cafeterias serve nutritious meals that are subsidized by the government. Students typically eat together in the cafeteria as part of school community.
Example Sentence
오늘 학교 급식이 정말 맛있었어요.
Today's school lunch was really delicious.
How to use 학교 급식 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Lunch” is 학교 급식, romanized as hakgyo geubsik.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
학교 (hakgyo) sounds like "hahk-gyoh." 급식 (geubsik) sounds like "geup-ssik." The 'ㅂ' in '급' becomes a 'p' sound, and the 'ㅅ' in '식' becomes a tense 'ss' sound due to assimilation. Together, it's "Hahk-gyoh Geup-ssik."
More Example Sentences
A student praising their school's lunch program.
우리 학교 급식은 메뉴가 다양해서 좋아요.
I like our school lunch because the menu is diverse.
A student telling their parent what they ate for lunch.
오늘은 학교 급식으로 김치찌개가 나왔어요.
Kimchi jjigae was served for school lunch today.
A student expressing appreciation for the convenience of school lunch.
학교 급식 덕분에 점심 걱정이 없어요.
Thanks to school lunch, I don't have to worry about lunch.
Cultural Context
Korean 학교 급식 (hakgyo geubsik) is famous for its high quality, nutritional value, and variety. Unlike many Western countries, Korean students typically eat a comprehensive, subsidized meal together in the cafeteria, fostering a sense of community. These meals are carefully planned by nutritionists and often include rice, soup, kimchi, a main dish, and several side dishes (반찬), reflecting a balanced and traditional Korean diet.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
급식 메뉴.
School lunch menu.
급식 시간.
Lunch time (specifically for school/company meals).
맛있는 급식.
Delicious school lunch.
Related Expressions
급식
geubsik
meal service (general term, often refers to school/company meals)
점심
jeomsim
lunch
식단
sikdan
menu, meal plan
영양사
yeongyangsa
nutritionist
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