Korean word

물

Pronunciation

Romanizationmul

Meaning

  • nounwater

Example

물을 조금만 주세요.mu reul cho geum man chu se yo

Please give me just a little water.

Illustration for 물 (water)

More examples

손을 씻으려면 먼저 물을 틀으세요.so neul ssi seu ryeo myeon meon jeo mu reul teu reu se yo

To wash your hands, turn on the water first.

Core concept

A basic natural liquid used to drink, wash, cook, and support life.

Common phrases

  • 물을 틀다mu reul teul da

    turn on the water

  • 물을 주다mu reul chu da

    give water

  • 물을 붓다mu reul put tta

    pour water

Similar words

생수saengsu: Water for drinking that is packaged and sold in bottles.
수돗물sudonmul: Water that comes from a building faucet through the public water system.
음료수eumnyosu: A beverage bought or served for drinking, usually without alcohol.

Definition in Korean

사람과 식물이 필요로 하는 투명한 액체로, 마시거나 씻거나 요리할 때 쓰이는 기본적인 자연물.sa ram gwa sing mu ri pi ryo ro ha neun tu myeong han aek che ro ma si geo na ssit kkeo na yo ri hal ttae sseu i neun ki bon jeo gin cha yeon mul

Word origin

This is an old native Korean word for water, not a recent loanword, with a long-standing written connection to the Chinese character for water.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean service situations, this word is a natural way to request a drink, and a more specific description can be added when the container matters.

Related words

  • 물놀이mulloriwater playnoun
  • 물병mulbyeongwater bottlenoun

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