비스킷
biseukit[pisʰɯcçit̚]
The English phrase biscuit translates to Korean as 비스킷 (biseukit). Wiktionary also lists 쿠키 (kuki).
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 비스킷 | biseukit | [pisʰɯcçit̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 쿠키 | kuki | [kʰucçi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The term refers to a small, flat baked good. In casual conversation, Koreans are more likely to use the word 쿠키 to describe almost any sweet, small baked snack, regardless of whether it is technically a biscuit or a cookie.
Which one should you use?
While 비스킷 is a direct loanword for biscuit, 쿠키 is much more commonly used in everyday Korean to refer to sweet, cookie-like baked goods.
How do you pronounce it?
biseukit
Did you know?
- If you are looking for traditional Korean sweets that resemble biscuits, you should look for the word 한과 (hangwa) instead of using the English loanwords.
- Korean packaging often uses 비스킷 to imply a crispier, drier texture, whereas 쿠키 suggests a softer or chewier consistency.
- In many Korean advertisements, the English-style loanwords 비스킷 and 쿠키 are used to give a product a more modern, western, or 'premium' feeling compared to the native term 과자.
Examples in context
- 맛있는 비스킷Delicious biscuit
- 비스킷을 좋아해요I like biscuits
- 친구에게 비스킷을 선물했어요I gave biscuits as a gift to my friend
- 비스킷이 아주 바삭해요.biseukis-i aju basak-haeyo.The biscuit is very crunchy.
- 커피와 비스킷을 준비했어요.keopi-wa biseukis-eul junbi-haesseoyo.I prepared coffee and biscuits.
- 이 비스킷은 너무 달아요.i biseukis-eun neomu darayo.This biscuit is too sweet.
Example conversation
In a cafe, Do-hyeon and Ji-eun are sharing a snack.
- 도현 Do-hyeon이 비스킷 맛이 어때요?i biseukit masi eottaeyo?How does this biscuit taste?
- 지은 Ji-eun정말 고소하고 맛있어요.jeongmal gosahago masisseoyo.It is very savory and delicious.
- 도현 Do-hyeon지은 씨도 하나 더 드세요.Ji-eun ssi-do hana deo deuseyo.Ji-eun, please have one more.
- 지은 Ji-eun고마워요, 도현 씨.gomawoyo, Do-hyeon ssi.Thank you, Do-hyeon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “biscuit” translations and entries 비스킷, 쿠키, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
