Korean · Food & Drink

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Rice / Meal

Beginnernoun

Definition

Cooked rice, also used to mean a meal in general.

Example

밥 먹었어요?

Have you eaten?

Etymology

'밥' (bap) originates from Middle Korean, signifying rice or meal, foundational to Korean cuisine and culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'밥' is utilized in both spoken and written Korean. It is a central element of everyday conversations concerning food and meals.

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