비스킷
biseukit[pisʰɯcçit̚]
The English phrase biscuits is translated into Korean as 비스킷 (biseukit).
비스킷 refers to small, hard, baked cakes that are usually crisp and sweet.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is biseukit.
Did you know?
- Korean labels often distinguish between 비스킷 for hard textures and 사브레 for a sandy, melt-in-the-mouth texture, borrowing from French.
- While 비스킷 is used for western-style treats, Koreans often use the word 과자 (gwaja) to refer to almost all kinds of snacks, including biscuits, chips, and crackers.
- Koreans often use the loanword 쿠키 instead of 비스킷 when referring to homemade or softer, thicker baked treats.
Examples in context
- 제일 좋아하는 과자는 무엇입니까?What is your favorite biscuit?
- 과자 가게에서 과자를 사고 싶어요.I want to buy biscuits from the biscuit store.
- 비스킷을 먹고 싶어요.bisikkeot-eul meokgo sipeoyo.I want to eat some biscuits.
- 이 비스킷은 정말 달콤해요.i bisikkeot-eun jeongmal dalkomhaeyo.This biscuit is really sweet.
- 커피와 비스킷을 준비했어요.keopi-wa bisikkeot-eul junbihaesseoyo.I prepared coffee and biscuits.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are having a snack in the afternoon.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 이 비스킷 맛있어요?Hyunwoo ssi, i bisikkeot masisseoyo?Hyunwoo, are these biscuits tasty?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 아주 바삭하고 맛있어요.Ne, aju basakhago masisseoyo.Yes, they are very crispy and tasty.
- 민지 Min-ji저도 한 개만 먹을래요.Jeodo han gaeman meogeullaeyo.I want to try one too.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo여기 있어요, 민지 씨.Yeogi isseoyo, Minji ssi.Here you go, Minji.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 비스킷, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
