A1 noun Neutral

점심

[tɕʌmɕim]

The middle part of the day (noon/afternoon) or the meal eaten during that time (lunch).

Examples

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1

점심 시간이 다 됐어요.

It's almost lunch time.

2

점심 식사 맛있게 하십시오.

Enjoy your lunch meal.

3

점심 뭐 먹을까?

What should we eat for lunch?

Word Family

Noun
점심
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Memory Tip

Jum-sim: Think of 'Jump' - you take a jump/break in the middle of the day for lunch.

Quick Quiz

12시에 ______을 먹습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 점심

Examples

1

점심 시간이 다 됐어요.

everyday

It's almost lunch time.

2

점심 식사 맛있게 하십시오.

formal

Enjoy your lunch meal.

3

점심 뭐 먹을까?

informal

What should we eat for lunch?

4

점심 시간의 휴식 효과.

academic

The effect of rest during lunch time.

5

점심 회의가 있습니다.

business

There is a lunch meeting.

Word Family

Noun
점심

Common Collocations

점심을 먹다 to eat lunch
점심 시간 lunch time
점심 메뉴 lunch menu
맛있는 점심 delicious lunch
점심 약속 lunch appointment

Common Phrases

점심 먹으러 가요.

Let's go to eat lunch.

점심 맛있게 드세요.

Have a nice lunch.

아직 점심 전이에요.

I haven't had lunch yet.

Often Confused With

점심 vs

낮 refers to the entire daylight period, while 점심 specifically refers to the noon hour or the meal.

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Usage Notes

Like '아침', '점심' can mean the time of day or the meal itself.

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Common Mistakes

Mixing up '점심' (lunch) and '저녁' (dinner) because both refer to meals later in the day.

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Memory Tip

Jum-sim: Think of 'Jump' - you take a jump/break in the middle of the day for lunch.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean '點心' (touching the heart).

Grammar Patterns

점심에 (at lunch time) 점심을 (lunch - as object)
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Cultural Context

Lunch hours in Korea are strictly between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM for most companies and schools.

Quick Quiz

12시에 ______을 먹습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 점심

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