Korean · Food & Drink
밥
bap
Rice / Meal
Beginnernoun
Definition
Cooked rice, also used to mean a meal in general.
Example
밥 먹었어요?
Have you eaten?
Etymology
'밥' (bap) originates from Middle Korean, signifying rice or meal, foundational to Korean cuisine and culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'밥' is utilized in both spoken and written Korean. It is a central element of everyday conversations concerning food and meals.