English–Korean
“korean rice wine” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmakkkeolli
Example
막걸리 한 잔 할래?mak kkeol li han chan hal lae
Would you like a glass of Korean rice wine?
How to say “korean rice wine” in Korean
“Korean rice wine” in Korean is 막걸리 (makkkeolli).
A cloudy, milky rice drink with a thick texture, enjoyed as a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage.
Example sentences with 막걸리
지친 날엔 막걸리 한 잔이 좋아.chi chin na ren mak kkeol li han cha ni cho a
A glass of Korean rice wine is nice on a tiring day.
Tips for using 막걸리
- English learners who hear rice wine may picture a clear drink, but makgeolli is usually cloudy and has a fuller texture than many Western wines.