Planning a picnic often involves deciding on the perfect food, and sandwiches are a popular choice. This guide covers essential Korean expressions for discussing and debating which sandwiches to prepare for a picnic outing, helping you navigate conversations about food choices with friends.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 어떤 샌드위치를 만들지 고민 중이야.
Pronunciation: eo-tteon saen-deu-wi-chi-reul man-deul-ji go-min jung-i-ya.
Meaning: I’m debating which sandwich to make. (Informal)
Basic Sandwich Talk
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Expression: 소풍 갈 때 샌드위치 만들자.
Pronunciation: so-pung gal ttae saen-deu-wi-chi man-deul-ja.
Meaning: Let’s make sandwiches when we go on a picnic. -
Expression: 어떤 종류의 샌드위치를 좋아해?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon jong-nyu-ui saen-deu-wi-chi-reul jo-a-hae?
Meaning: What kind of sandwich do you like? -
Expression: 참치 샌드위치
Pronunciation: cham-chi saen-deu-wi-chi
Meaning: Tuna sandwich -
Expression: 햄 치즈 샌드위치
Pronunciation: haem chi-jeu saen-deu-wi-chi
Meaning: Ham and cheese sandwich -
Expression: 계란 샌드위치
Pronunciation: gye-ran saen-deu-wi-chi
Meaning: Egg sandwich -
Expression: 클럽 샌드위치
Pronunciation: keul-leop saen-deu-wi-chi
Meaning: Club sandwich -
Expression: 채소 샌드위치
Pronunciation: chae-so saen-deu-wi-chi
Meaning: Vegetable sandwich -
Expression: 샌드위치 재료 뭐 살까?
Pronunciation: saen-deu-wi-chi jae-ryo mwo sal-kka?
Meaning: What sandwich ingredients should we buy? -
Expression: 빵은 어떤 걸로 할까?
Pronunciation: ppang-eun eo-tteon geol-lo hal-kka?
Meaning: What kind of bread should we use? -
Expression: 식빵
Pronunciation: sik-ppang
Meaning: White bread / Sandwich bread -
Expression: 바게트
Pronunciation: ba-ge-teu
Meaning: Baguette -
Expression: 호밀빵
Pronunciation: ho-mil-ppang
Meaning: Rye bread
Expressing Indecision
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Expression: 뭘 만들어야 할지 모르겠어.
Pronunciation: mwol man-deur-eo-ya hal-ji mo-reu-get-sseo.
Meaning: I don’t know what I should make. -
Expression: 둘 다 맛있을 것 같은데…
Pronunciation: dul da ma-sit-sseul geot ga-teun-de…
Meaning: Both seem like they would be delicious… -
Expression: 결정하기 어렵다.
Pronunciation: gyeol-jeong-ha-gi eo-ryeop-da.
Meaning: It’s hard to decide. -
Expression: 이것도 좋고 저것도 좋은데.
Pronunciation: i-geot-do jo-ko jeo-geot-do jo-eun-de.
Meaning: This one is good, and that one is good too. -
Expression: 어떤 게 더 인기가 많을까?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon ge deo in-gi-ga ma-neul-kka?
Meaning: Which one will be more popular? -
Expression: 참치 샌드위치 할까, 아니면 햄 치즈 샌드위치 할까?
Pronunciation: cham-chi saen-deu-wi-chi hal-kka, a-ni-myeon haem chi-jeu saen-deu-wi-chi hal-kka?
Meaning: Should I make tuna sandwiches, or ham and cheese sandwiches? -
Expression: 네 생각은 어때?
Pronunciation: ne saeng-gag-eun eo-ttae?
Meaning: What do you think? (Informal) -
Expression: 의견 좀 줘 봐.
Pronunciation: ui-gyeon jom jwo bwa.
Meaning: Give me your opinion. (Informal) -
Expression: 계속 고민되네.
Pronunciation: gye-sok go-min-doe-ne.
Meaning: I keep thinking about it / I keep being undecided. -
Expression: 선택 장애가 온 것 같아.
Pronunciation: seon-taek jang-ae-ga on geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I think I have decision paralysis. (Slang-like) -
Expression: 어떤 게 만들기 더 쉬울까?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon ge man-deul-gi deo swi-ul-kka?
Meaning: Which one would be easier to make?
Suggesting Options
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Expression: 참치 샌드위치는 어때?
Pronunciation: cham-chi saen-deu-wi-chi-neun eo-ttae?
Meaning: How about tuna sandwiches? -
Expression: 햄 치즈 샌드위치가 무난할 것 같아.
Pronunciation: haem chi-jeu saen-deu-wi-chi-ga mu-nan-hal geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I think ham and cheese sandwiches would be a safe choice. -
Expression: 계란 샌드위치도 맛있잖아.
Pronunciation: gye-ran saen-deu-wi-chi-do ma-sit-jan-a.
Meaning: Egg sandwiches are delicious too, you know. -
Expression: 두 종류 다 만들까?
Pronunciation: du jong-nyu da man-deul-kka?
Meaning: Should we make both kinds? -
Expression: 간단하게 만들 수 있는 걸로 하자.
Pronunciation: gan-dan-ha-ge man-deul su it-neun geol-lo ha-ja.
Meaning: Let’s go with something simple to make. -
Expression: 네가 좋아하는 걸로 만들어.
Pronunciation: ne-ga jo-a-ha-neun geol-lo man-deur-eo.
Meaning: Make the one you like. (Informal) -
Expression: 나는 아무거나 괜찮아.
Pronunciation: na-neun a-mu-geo-na gwaen-chan-a.
Meaning: Anything is fine with me. -
Expression: 특별한 샌드위치를 만들어 볼까?
Pronunciation: teuk-byeol-han saen-deu-wi-chi-reul man-deur-eo bol-kka?
Meaning: Should we try making a special kind of sandwich? -
Expression: 매콤한 맛을 추가하는 건 어때?
Pronunciation: mae-kom-han ma-seul chu-ga-ha-neun geon eo-ttae?
Meaning: How about adding a spicy flavor? -
Expression: 아이들도 좋아할 만한 걸로 하자.
Pronunciation: a-i-deul-do jo-a-hal man-han geol-lo ha-ja.
Meaning: Let’s make something the kids would like too. -
Expression: 그럼 이번엔 햄 치즈로 하고, 다음엔 참치로 하자.
Pronunciation: geu-reom i-beon-en haem chi-jeu-ro ha-go, da-eum-en cham-chi-ro ha-ja.
Meaning: Then let’s do ham and cheese this time, and tuna next time.
Cultural Tips
Picnics (소풍 – so-pung) are a popular leisure activity in Korea, especially during spring and autumn when the weather is pleasant. Parks, mountains, and riverside areas are common picnic spots.
While sandwiches are enjoyed, 김밥 (gim-bap – seaweed rice rolls) is arguably the most iconic Korean picnic food. It’s common to bring both gim-bap and other items like sandwiches or fruit.
Korean sandwiches sometimes include ingredients less common in Western sandwiches, such as shredded cabbage mixed with mayonnaise, corn, or even potato salad as a filling.
Sharing food is a fundamental part of Korean culture. When preparing food for a picnic with friends, it’s natural to consider everyone’s preferences and make enough to share generously.
Presentation matters! Often, Koreans will take extra care to cut sandwiches neatly or arrange food attractively in lunch boxes (도시락 – do-si-rak) for picnics.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Two friends, Minjun and Sora, are planning a picnic and discussing what sandwiches to make.
Roles:
- A: Minjun
- B: Sora
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Expression: A: 소라야, 우리 내일 소풍 갈 때 샌드위치 만들어 가자.
Pronunciation: So-ra-ya, u-ri nae-il so-pung gal ttae saen-deu-wi-chi man-deur-eo ga-ja.
Meaning: Sora, let’s make sandwiches to take on our picnic tomorrow. -
Expression: B: 좋아! 어떤 샌드위치 만들까? 나 지금 고민 중이야. 참치 샌드위치? 아니면 햄 치즈?
Pronunciation: jo-a! eo-tteon saen-deu-wi-chi man-deul-kka? na ji-geum go-min jung-i-ya. cham-chi saen-deu-wi-chi? a-ni-myeon haem chi-jeu?
Meaning: Okay! What kind of sandwich should we make? I’m debating right now. Tuna sandwich? Or ham and cheese? -
Expression: A: 음… 둘 다 맛있는데. 결정하기 어렵다. 넌 어떤 게 더 좋아?
Pronunciation: eum… dul da ma-sin-neun-de. gyeol-jeong-ha-gi eo-ryeop-da. neon eo-tteon ge deo jo-a?
Meaning: Hmm… both are delicious. It’s hard to decide. Which one do you prefer? -
Expression: B: 나는 사실 아무거나 괜찮아. 네가 좋아하는 걸로 만들자.
Pronunciation: na-neun sa-sil a-mu-geo-na gwaen-chan-a. ne-ga jo-a-ha-neun geol-lo man-deul-ja.
Meaning: Honestly, I’m fine with anything. Let’s make the one you like. -
Expression: A: 그럼… 햄 치즈 샌드위치가 좀 더 만들기 간편할 것 같아. 그걸로 할까?
Pronunciation: geu-reom… haem chi-jeu saen-deu-wi-chi-ga jom deo man-deul-gi gan-pyeon-hal geot ga-ta. geu-geol-lo hal-kka?
Meaning: Then… I think ham and cheese sandwiches might be a bit easier to make. Should we go with that? -
Expression: B: 그래, 좋아! 햄이랑 치즈, 식빵 사야겠다. 다른 재료는 뭐 필요하지?
Pronunciation: geu-rae, jo-a! haem-i-rang chi-jeu, sik-ppang sa-ya-get-da. da-reun jae-ryo-neun mwo pil-yo-ha-ji?
Meaning: Sure, sounds good! We need to buy ham, cheese, and bread. What other ingredients do we need? -
Expression: A: 양상추랑 토마토도 넣으면 더 맛있을 거야! 마요네즈도 잊지 말고.
Pronunciation: yang-sang-chu-rang to-ma-to-do neo-eu-myeon deo ma-sit-sseul geo-ya! ma-yo-ne-jeu-do it-ji mal-go.
Meaning: It’ll be tastier if we add lettuce and tomato too! Don’t forget the mayonnaise either. -
Expression: B: 알겠어! 그럼 장 봐서 내일 아침에 같이 만들자~
Pronunciation: al-get-sseo! geu-reom jang bwa-seo nae-il a-chim-e ga-chi man-deul-ja~
Meaning: Got it! Then let’s go grocery shopping and make them together tomorrow morning~
Practice Tips
Try discussing food options with a Korean-speaking friend or language partner! Ask them about their favorite sandwich fillings using 어떤 샌드위치를 좋아해? (eo-tteon saen-deu-wi-chi-reul jo-a-hae?).
Next time you’re genuinely unsure about a choice (food-related or otherwise!), practice using phrases like 고민 중이야 (go-min jung-i-ya) or 결정하기 어렵다 (gyeol-jeong-ha-gi eo-ryeop-da).
Look up different sandwich recipes online (search for 샌드위치 레시피 – saen-deu-wi-chi re-si-pi) and try describing the ingredients and steps in Korean. It’s great vocabulary practice~!
Role-play the conversation example with a friend, taking turns playing Minjun and Sora. This helps solidify the phrases in a conversational context. Have fun planning your virtual picnic! 😊
