제빵사
jeppangsa[ˈt͡ɕe̞(ː)p͈a̠ŋsʰa̠]
The Korean word for baker is 제빵사 (jeppangsa). Wiktionary also lists 빵집 주인 (ppangjip ju'in).
Meaning: person who bakes and sells bread, etc (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 제빵사 | jeppangsa | [ˈt͡ɕe̞(ː)p͈a̠ŋsʰa̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 빵집 주인 | ppangjip ju'in |
Use 제빵사 when you are referring specifically to the professional occupation or the person who possesses the professional skill of baking. Use 빵집 주인 when you are referring to the person who owns and runs the bakery establishment, as the owner may or may not be the person actually doing the baking.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 제빵사 is composed of 제 (making/producing), 빵 (bread) and 사 (specialist/professional).
Which one should you use?
제빵사 refers to the professional baker, whereas 빵집 주인 refers to the bakery owner.
How do you pronounce it?
jeppangsa
Did you know?
- The word for bread 빵 is not native to Korea, but was borrowed from the Portuguese word 'pão'.
- While 제빵사 describes the professional, you might see the term 파티시에 used in trendy Seoul cafes. This is a phonetic transliteration of the French word 'pâtissier', reflecting a high-end, Westernized culinary culture.
- While 제빵사 is the professional term, many Koreans simply refer to the baker as 사장님 ('boss' or 'president') when ordering.
Examples in context
- 저는 예술을 배우지 않았지만, 제빵사가 되기 위해 열심히 노력하고 있어요.I didn't study art, but I'm working hard to become a baker.
- 이번 주말엔 빵집 아줌마가 새로운 빵을 팔 거래.The bakery lady will be selling new bread this weekend.
- 그는 유명한 제빵사예요.geuneun yumyeonghan jepangsa-yeyo.He is a famous baker.
- 제빵사가 되고 싶어요.jepangsaga doego sipeoyo.I want to be a baker.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are talking about their career interests.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨는 꿈이 뭐예요?Minji ssineun kkum-i mwoyeyo?Minji, what is your dream?
- 민지 Min-ji저는 멋진 제빵사가 되고 싶어요.Jeoneun meotjin jepangsaga doego sipeoyo.I want to be a cool baker.
- 민준 Min-jun정말 멋진 꿈이네요!Jeongmal meotjin kkum-ineyo!That is a really cool dream!
- 민지 Min-ji감사합니다, 민준 씨.Gamsahamnida, Minjun ssi.Thank you, Minjun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baker” translations and entries 제빵사, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
