컵케이크
keopkeikeu[kʰʌ̹p̚kʰe̞ikxɯ]
The English phrase 'cupcake' is translated into Korean as 컵케이크 (keopkeikeu).
컵케이크 is used to refer to a small cake.
Meaning: small cake (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is keopkeikeu.
Did you know?
- Many Korean cupcakes are designed to be 'less sweet' than Western versions, as a common Korean compliment for desserts is that they are 'not too sweet'.
- Korean 'cupcake' culture often involves 'character cakes', where the frosting is sculpted into complex 3D figures from popular cartoons or K-pop themes.
- If you were looking for a cupcake in an old-fashioned Korean bakery, you might see them categorized under the broader term 빵 (ppang), which covers almost all breads and pastries.
Examples in context
- 너 컵케이크 좋아해?Do you like cupcakes?
- 이 컵케이크 정말 맛있어요.i keopkeikeu jeongmal masisseoyo.This cupcake is really delicious.
- 딸기 컵케이크를 하나 주세요.ttalgi keopkeikeureul hana juseyo.Please give me one strawberry cupcake.
- 컵케이크 위에 초콜릿이 있어요.keopkeikeu wie chokollisi isseoyo.There is chocolate on top of the cupcake.
Example conversation
Minji and Jihun are at a bakery.
- 민지 Min-ji지훈 씨, 컵케이크 좋아해요?Jihun ssi, keopkeikeu joahae-yo?Jihun, do you like cupcakes?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 정말 좋아해요.ne, jeongmal joahae-yo.Yes, I really like them.
- 민지 Min-ji그럼 제가 컵케이크 살게요.geureom jega keopkeikeu salge-yo.Then I will buy the cupcakes.
- 지훈 Ji-hun와, 감사합니다 민지 씨!wa, gamsahamnida Minji ssi!Wow, thank you, Minji!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cupcake” translations and entries 컵케이크, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
