토스트
toseuteu[tʰo̞sʰɯtʰɯ]
The English word "toast" is translated into Korean as 토스트 (toseuteu).
토스트 is the most common way to say toast in Korean. You may also encounter the term 토스트빵, which specifically refers to toast bread.
Meaning: toasted bread (noun)
Which one should you use?
In informal settings, you can use the phrase 토스트 한 조각 to mean "a piece of toast".
How do you pronounce it?
toseuteu
Did you know?
- In Korea, 토스트 often refers to a street food sandwich filled with cabbage, eggs and sugar, rather than just a slice of browned bread.
- While the English word 'toast' is also used to mean a celebratory drink, in Korean, you would never use 토스트 to suggest a toast to someone's health.
- In Korean bakeries, you are more likely to see the term 식빵 used for the specific type of soft white loaf used to make toast, rather than the word for toast itself.
Examples in context
- 아침에 토스트를 맛있게 먹었어요.I had a delicious toast for breakfast.
- 토스트 한 조각 줄래?Can I have a piece of toast?
- 토스트가 아주 맛있어요.toseuteuga aju masisseoyo.The toast is very delicious.
- 아침으로 토스트를 먹었어요.achimeuro toseuteureul meogeosseoyo.I ate toast for breakfast.
- 잼을 바른 토스트를 원해요.jaemeul bareun toseuteureul wonhaeyo.I want toast with jam on it.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Minji are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지 씨, 토스트 먹을래요?Minji ssi, toseuteu meogeullaeyo?Minji, do you want some toast?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 좋아요. 감사합니다.Ne, joayo. Gamsahamnida.Yes, I'd love some. Thank you.
- 도현 Do-hyeon버터랑 잼 여기 있어요.Beoteorang jaem yeogi isseoyo.Here are the butter and jam.
- 민지 Min-ji와, 토스트 냄새 정말 좋네요.Wa, toseuteu naemsae jeongmal jonneyo.Wow, the toast smells really good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toast” translations and entries 토스트, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
