English–Korean

“mug” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeogeukeop

Example

책상 위에 머그컵이 있어요.chaek ssang wi e meo geu keo bi i sseo yo

There is a mug on the desk.

Illustration for 머그컵 (mug)

How to say “mug” in Korean

“Mug” in Korean is 머그컵 (meogeukeop).

A deep, handled cup designed to hold a generous serving of coffee or tea.

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

Example sentences with 머그컵

아침에 머그컵에 커피를 따라 마셨어요.a chi me meo geu keo be keo pi reul tta ra ma syeo sseo yo

In the morning, I poured coffee into a mug and drank it.

Tips for using 머그컵

  • In Korean cafes and offices, this word can suggest a larger handled cup rather than a small everyday cup.

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