디저트
dijeoteu[tid͡ʑʌ̹tʰɯ]
The English word "dessert" is translated into Korean as 디저트 (dijeoteu) or 후식.
Meaning: sweet confection served as the last course of a meal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 디저트 | dijeoteu | [tid͡ʑʌ̹tʰɯ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 후식 | husik | [ˈɸʷu(ː)ɕʰik̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
디저트 is a common way to refer to dessert in modern, casual settings, particularly when talking about Western-style sweets like cake or ice cream. 후식 is used to refer to food eaten after a meal.
Which one should you use?
디저트 is a loanword from English.
How do you pronounce it?
dijeoteu
Did you know?
- While 디저트 refers to the food, Koreans often use the phrase 입가심 to describe the act of cleansing the palate after a meal.
- In Korea, 후식 often includes savory items like fresh fruit or a simple bowl of porridge, rather than just sugary sweets.
- While 디저트 is used for Western sweets, if you are at a traditional Korean meal, you might be served 식혜 (sweet rice punch) or 수정과 (cinnamon ginger punch) instead of a formal dessert.
Examples in context
- 톰은 디저트를 안 먹는다.Tom doesn't eat dessert.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of 디저트.Tatoeba #10576597 by ssuss32, translation #6825807 by CK
- 저녁 식사를 마치고 디저트를 먹었어요.After finishing dinner, I had dessert.
- 이 식당은 디저트가 아주 맛있어요.i sikdang-eun dijeoteu-ga aju masisseoyo.The dessert at this restaurant is very delicious.
- 우리 같이 디저트 먹으러 갈까요?uri gachi dijeoteu meogeureo galkkayo?Shall we go eat some dessert together?
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Example conversation
Jihoon and Minji are deciding what to do after lunch.
- 지훈 Ji-hun식사 맛있게 하셨어요?siksa masitge hasyeosseoyo?Did you enjoy your meal?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 정말 맛있었어요. 지훈 씨는요?ne, jeongmal masisseosseoyo. jihoon ssi-neunyo?Yes, it was delicious. How about you, Jihoon?
- 지훈 Ji-hun저도요. 혹시 디저트 먹으러 갈래요?jeodo-yo. hoksi dijeoteu meogeureo gallaeyo?Me too. By any chance, do you want to go eat some dessert?
- 민지 Min-ji좋아요! 근처에 예쁜 카페가 있어요.joayo! geuncheoe yeppeun kape-ga isseoyo.Sounds good! There is a pretty cafe nearby.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dessert” translations and entries 디저트, 후식, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
