쿠키
kuki[kʰucçi]
The English word "cookie" is translated into Korean as 쿠키 (kuki). Wiktionary also lists 비스킷 (biseukit).
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 쿠키 | kuki | [kʰucçi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 비스킷 | biseukit | [pisʰɯcçit̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The term 쿠키 is used to refer to small, flat baked goods. For a traditional Korean cookie made from wheat flour, honey and sesame oil, the specific term 약과 is used. Additionally, 호두과자 is the term for a walnut cookie.
Which one should you use?
While both are loanwords, 쿠키 (kuki) specifically refers to the soft, American-style cookie, whereas 비스킷 (biseukit) is more commonly used for harder, cracker-like biscuits.
How do you pronounce it?
kuki
Did you know?
- While 쿠키 describes western treats, the traditional 약과 was historically considered a 'medicinal' food because it contains honey and ginger.
- Because 쿠키 is a loanword, it is often used in Korea to describe a specific aesthetic of 'cute' or 'Western-style' desserts in cafes.
- In some Korean contexts, especially in older literature, snack-like items were often categorized under the broader term 과자, which includes everything from crackers to candies.
Examples in context
- 쿠키는 케이트 밑에서 자랐어.Cookie was raised by Kate.This sentence uses 쿠키 as a proper noun.Tatoeba #8367803 by Eunhee, translation #63009 by CN
- 톰은 쿠키라는 강아지를 키우고 있어.Tom has a dog named Cookie.Tatoeba #8365017 by Eunhee, translation #1845472 by CK
- 쿠키 두 개 주세요.Please give me two cookies.
- 과자 좀 더 주세요.Please give me more cookies.
- 과자를 좋아해요.I like cookies.
- 쿠키 냄새가 좋아요.I love the smell of cookies.
- 암튼, 과자 한 개 더 주세요.Anyway, please give me one more cookie.
- 이 쿠키 정말 맛있어요.i ku-ki jeong-mal ma-si-sseo-yo.This cookie is really delicious.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Hyeon-u are talking in the kitchen.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우 씨, 이 쿠키 먹어 봐요.Hyeon-u ssi, i kuki meogeo bwayo.Hyeon-u, try this cookie.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo와, 정말 맛있네요!wa, jeongmal masinneyo!Wow, it's really delicious!
- 지은 Ji-eun제가 직접 구웠어요.jega jikjeop guwosseoyo.I baked them myself.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo솜씨가 정말 좋으시네요.somssiga jeongmal joeusineyo.You are a great baker.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cookie” translations and entries 쿠키, 비스킷, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
