Korean word

머그컵

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeogeukeop

Meaning

  • nounmug

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 머그컵에 커피meo geu keo be keo pi

    coffee in a mug

  • 머그컵을 들다meo geu keo beul teul da

    pick up a mug

  • 빈 머그컵pin meo geu keop

    empty mug

Similar words

컵keop: A drinking container for beverages that comes in many shapes and materials.
잔chan: A small, thin vessel for serving a little tea, coffee, or another drink.
텀블러teombeulleo: A lidded container for carrying a drink while keeping it hot or cold.
머그meogeu: A thick, roomy handled cup for holding one large drink.

Definition in Korean

커피나 차를 마실 때 주로 쓰는, 손잡이가 달린 비교적 깊고 큰 컵keo pi na cha reul ma sil ttae chu ro sseu neun son ja bi ga tal lin pi gyo jeok kip kko keun keop

Word origin

Korean formed the word from the English words mug and cup, making the intended type of drinking vessel clear.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • 머그meogeumugnoun
  • 머그잔meogeujanmugnoun

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