Korean word

술자리

Pronunciation

Romanizationsuljari

Meaning

  • noundrinking party

Example

오늘 술자리가 있어서 못 가요.o neul sul ja ri ga i sseo seo mot ka yo

I can't go today because there's a drinking party.

Illustration for 술자리 (drinking party)

More examples

친구들과 작은 술자리를 했어요.chin gu deul gwa cha geun sul ja ri reul hae sseo yo

I had a small drinking party with my friends.

Core concept

A shared setting brings people together for drinking and conversation.

Common phrases

  • 술자리를 잡다sul ja ri reul chap tta

    arrange a drinking party

  • 술자리 분위기sul ja ri pu nwi gi

    drinking-party atmosphere

  • 술자리에서 한 잔 하다sul ja ri e seo han chan ha da

    have a drink at a drinking party

Similar words

회식hoesik: A workplace meal where colleagues build friendly ties over food and drinks.
모임moim: A group gathering formed for a shared purpose or interest.
술집suljip: A place that serves alcoholic drinks and often light food.
파티pati: A social event where people gather to enjoy music, food, and company.

Definition in Korean

사람들이 술을 함께 마시며 대화를 나누는 자리나 그런 모임을 가리키는 명사sa ram deu ri su reul ham kke ma si myeo tae hwa reul na nu neun cha ri na keu reon mo i meul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word is formed from Korean terms for alcohol and a seat or place, linking the setting with the activity that happens there.

Usage tips

  • This word describes the whole social occasion, not just the alcohol or food served, which helps distinguish it from a regular meal.

Opposites

  • 금주keumjuabstinence from alcoholnoun

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