Korean word

샷

Pronunciation

Romanizationsyat

Meaning

  • nounshot

Example

에스프레소에 샷을 하나 더 넣어 주세요.e seu peu re so e sya seul ha na teo neo eo chu se yo

Please add another shot to the espresso.

Illustration for 샷 (shot)

More examples

카페에서는 샷 추가 비용이 있어요.ka pe e seo neun syat chu ga pi yong i i sseo yo

At cafes, there is an extra charge for adding a shot.

Core concept

A short, concentrated serving or action counted as one unit, especially one measure of espresso.

Common phrases

  • 샷 추가syat chu ga

    extra shot

  • 에스프레소 샷e seu peu re so syat

    espresso shot

  • 샷 하나syat ha na

    one shot

Similar words

에스프레소eseupeureso: A small, intensely flavored coffee made by forcing hot water through fine grounds.
에스프레소 샷eseupeureso syat: One complete extraction of concentrated coffee served as a single dose.
샷 추가syat chuga: The addition of another dose of concentrated coffee to a drink.

Definition in Korean

짧고 강한 한 번의 동작이나 분량을 가리키는 명사로, 에스프레소의 한 번 추출 분량이나 사진의 한 장면, 술 한 잔 등을 뜻함jjal kko kang han han peo nui tong ja gi na pul lyang eul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro e seu peu re so ui han peon chu chul pul lyang i na sa ji nui han chang myeon sul han chan teung eul tteu tam

Word origin

The Korean noun is borrowed from English shot, carrying over the idea of one quick action or measured serving.

Usage tips

  • In Korean cafe talk, 샷 (syat, "shot") usually means one espresso measure, and an extra one often costs more.

Related words

  • 샷잔syatjjanshot glassnoun

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