샌드위치
saendeuwichi[sʰɛndɯɥit͡ɕʰi]
The English word sandwich is translated into Korean as 샌드위치 (saendeuwichi). Wiktionary also lists 겹빵이 (gyeopppang'i).
Meaning: dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 샌드위치 | saendeuwichi | [sʰɛndɯɥit͡ɕʰi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [sʰe̞ndɯɥit͡ɕʰi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
|
| 겹빵이 | gyeopppang'i | [kjʌ̹p̚p͈a̠ŋi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | North Korea |
The term refers to the dish known as a sandwich. The term 토스트 refers to a wide range of toasted sandwiches in Korea.
Which one should you use?
The standard term is 샌드위치, while 겹빵이 is a specific term used in North Korea.
Is it said differently in some regions?
겹빵이 is used in North Korea.
How do you pronounce it?
saendeuwichi
Did you know?
- In South Korea, the word 토스트 often refers to a sweet sandwich filled with cabbage and carrots, then fried in a pan and dusted with sugar.
- The Korean word for bread, 빵, is actually a loanword itself, originating from the Portuguese word 'pão'.
- The North Korean term 겹빵이 uses the native Korean word 겹 for 'layer', reflecting the state's policy of removing foreign loanwords from the language.
Examples in context
- 톰은 경찰한테 샌드위치를 던졌어.Tom threw a sandwich at a cop.This sentence shows how to use the form 샌드위치 in a sentence about throwing something.Tatoeba #13761875 by qlTmalffk, translation #13403813 by rul
- 당신의 샌드위치를 주세요.Give me your sandwich.This sentence shows how to use the form 샌드위치 when requesting something.Tatoeba #13139933 by SN_H, translation #3135736 by Hybrid
- 내일 카페에서 샌드위치를 시킬 거야.Tomorrow, I'm going to order a sandwich at the café.
- 점심으로 샌드위치를 먹을까요?jeomsimeuro saendeuwichireul meogeulkkayo?Shall we eat a sandwich for lunch?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- 지은 Ji-eun민준 씨, 점심에 뭐 먹을래요?Minjun ssi, jeomsime mwo meogeullae-yo?Minjun, what do you want to eat for lunch?
- 민준 Min-jun저는 간단하게 샌드위치가 좋아요.jeoneun gandanhage saendeuwichiga joayo.I'd like a sandwich for something simple.
- 지은 Ji-eun좋아요. 근처에 맛있는 가게가 있어요.joayo. geuncheoe masinneun gagega isseoyo.Sounds good. There is a delicious shop nearby.
- 민준 Min-jun그럼 같이 가요!geureom gatchi gayo!Then let's go together!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sandwich” translations and entries 샌드위치, 겹빵이, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
