빵집
ppangjip[p͈a̠ŋt͡ɕ͈ip̚]
The English phrase 'bakery' can be translated into Korean as 빵집 (ppangjip), 제과점 or 베이커리.
Meaning: a shop in which bread and such is baked and sold (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 빵집 | ppangjip | [p͈a̠ŋt͡ɕ͈ip̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 제과점 | jegwajeom | [ˈt͡ɕe̞(ː)ɡwa̠d͡ʑʌ̹m] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 베이커리 | beikeori |
What does it mean word for word?
The most common term, 빵집, is a compound of 빵, meaning bread and 집, meaning house or shop. The term 제과점 is composed of 제과, meaning confectionery or making sweets and 점, meaning shop or store.
Which one should you use?
빵집 is the most common, everyday way to refer to a bakery. 제과점 sounds more formal or professional than 빵집 and often implies a place that specializes in pastries or sweets. 베이커리 is a loanword transliterated from the English word 'bakery' and is frequently used in brand names or for more modern, trendy cafes.
How do you pronounce it?
ppangjip
Did you know?
- The word 빵 (ppang) for bread is actually a loanword itself, originating from the Portuguese word 'pão' brought to East Asia by traders centuries ago.
- In a Korean bakery, it is common to see customers using plastic trays and tongs to select their bread before bringing them to a counter, rather than being served by a clerk behind a glass case.
- Korean bakeries often sell 'milk bread' 우유식빵, which is significantly sweeter and softer than the traditional sourdough or rye breads found in European bakeries.
Examples in context
- 저는 오늘 빵집에 가서 신선한 빵을 사왔어요.I went to the bakery today and bought fresh bread.
- 오늘 빵가게에 가서 너를 위해서 빵을 사왔어!I went to the bakery today and bought bread for you!
- 이 근처에 맛있는 빵집이 있어요.i geuncheoe masissneun ppangjibi isseoyo.There is a delicious bakery near here.
- 저 빵집은 매일 아침 문을 열어요.jeo ppangjibeun maeil achim muneul yeoreoyo.That bakery opens every morning.
- 빵집에서 갓 구운 빵을 샀어요.ppangjibeoseo gat guun ppangeul sasseoyo.I bought freshly baked bread at the bakery.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Jihun are walking down the street.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨, 배고프지 않아요?Ji-hun ssi, bae-go-peu-ji an-a-yo?Jihun, aren't you hungry?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 조금 배고파요.ne, jo-geum bae-go-pa-yo.Yes, I am a little hungry.
- 서연 Seo-yeon저기 빵집이 보이네요.jeo-gi ppang-jip-i bo-i-ne-yo.I see a bakery over there.
- 지훈 Ji-hun좋아요, 거기서 빵 사요.jo-a-yo, geo-gi-seo ppang sa-yo.Great, let's buy some bread there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bakery” translations and entries 빵집, 제과점, 베이커리, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 베이커리, 빵집, 제과점, CC BY-SA 4.0.
