English–Korean
“get drunk” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchwihada
Example
그는 술만 마시면 취해요.keu neun sul man ma si myeon chwi hae yo
He gets drunk whenever he drinks alcohol.
How to say “get drunk” in Korean
“Get drunk” in Korean is 취하다 (chwihada).
A drink dulls clear thought and bodily control until the person is no longer sober.
Example sentences with 취하다
와인의 향기에 취했어요.wa i nui hyang gi e chwi hae sseo yo
He was intoxicated by the aroma of the wine.
Tips for using 취하다
- This verb focuses on the change in a person's condition after drinking rather than on the drinking activity itself.