English–Korean
“drinking alcohol” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationeumju
Example
주말에는 친구들과 음주를 즐긴다.chu ma re neun chin gu deul gwa eum ju reul cheul gin da
I enjoy drinking alcohol with my friends on weekends.
How to say “drinking alcohol” in Korean
“Drinking alcohol” in Korean is 음주 (eumju).
The act of consuming alcohol, with the focus on drinking rather than on a particular alcoholic drink.
Example sentences with 음주
그는 건강 때문에 음주를 줄였다.keu neun keon gang ttae mu ne eum ju reul chu ryeot tta
He reduced his alcohol consumption for his health.
Tips for using 음주
- In Korean, this noun often sounds formal and appears in health, safety, or other informational contexts rather than casual talk about having a drink.