English–Korean
“mineral spring” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationyakssu
Example
이 근처에 약수가 있어요.i keun cheo e yak ssu ga i sseo yo
There is a mineral spring near here.
How to say “mineral spring” in Korean
“Mineral spring” in Korean is 약수 (yakssu).
Water that naturally rises from cracks in the ground or rock and is suitable for drinking.
Example sentences with 약수
표지판에 음용 가능이라고 적혀 있으면 약수를 마셔도 됩니다.pyo ji pa ne eu myong ka neung i ra go cheo kyeo i sseu myeon yak ssu reul ma syeo do toem ni da
If a sign says that the water is safe to drink, you may drink from the mineral spring.
Tips for using 약수
- Unlike ordinary tap water, this word often highlights a natural source, so it is useful for understanding signs and place names connected with drinking springs.