혼밥 (honbap)
What 혼밥 means
Eating alone.
When Koreans use it
Talk neutrally about having a meal by yourself.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 점심 누구랑 먹어?
B: 오늘은 혼밥하려고.
English
A: Who are you having lunch with?
B: I'm eating alone today.
Use it with care
Short for 혼자 먹는 밥. It does not automatically imply loneliness.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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