English–Korean

“chicken and beer” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchimaek

Example

오늘 밤 치맥 할래?o neul pam chi maek hal lae

Do you want to have chicken and beer tonight?

Illustration for 치맥 (chicken and beer)

How to say “chicken and beer” in Korean

“Chicken and beer” in Korean is 치맥 (chimaek).

A shared meal and drink pairing that brings people together over chicken and beer.

Full entry for 치맥: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 치맥

야외에서 치맥 즐기면 더 맛있어요.ya oe e seo chi maek cheul gi myeon teo ma si sseo yo

Chicken and beer taste even better when enjoyed outdoors.

Tips for using 치맥

  • In Korean conversation, this expression often points to a plan with friends, so it can describe an outing as well as the food itself.

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