[Grammar note] -인분 vs -개 meaning in Korean

 

1. "-인분" (serving/portion)

👉 Used to indicate the amount of food for a person

• It refers to the portion size meant for one person.
• Mostly used when ordering food at a restaurant.
• Example: "삼겹살 2인분 주세요." → "Two servings of samgyeopsal, please." (Enough for 2 people)

2. "한 개" (one piece/unit)

👉 Used to count individual items

• Can be used for both food and objects.
• Example: "사과 한 개 주세요." → "One apple, please."

Comparison Examples

🍜 "짜장면 1인분 주세요." → "One serving of jjajangmyeon, please." (A portion for one person)
🍏 "사과 한 개 주세요." → "One apple, please." (Refers to a single apple)
🍕 "피자 한 판이랑 치킨 1인분 주세요." → "One whole pizza and one serving of chicken, please."

📌 Summary:

• "-인분" = Portion for a person (used for food)
• "한 개" = Counting individual items (used for food & objects)