Korean word

알코올

Pronunciation

Romanizationalkool

Meaning

  • nounalcohol

Example

이 맥주에는 알코올이 조금 있어요.i maek jju e neun al ko o ri cho geum i sseo yo

This beer has a little alcohol.

Illustration for 알코올 (alcohol)

More examples

라벨에 알코올 도수가 표시되어 있어요.ra be re al ko ol to su ga pyo si doe eo i sseo yo

The alcohol content is shown on the label.

Core concept

A chemical substance centered on ethanol, found in drinks and used in medicines and cosmetics.

Common phrases

  • 알코올 도수al ko ol to su

    alcohol content

  • 알코올 함량al ko ol ham nyang

    alcohol concentration

  • 알코올 음료al ko ol eum nyo

    alcoholic beverage

Similar words

술sul: A drink that contains alcohol and is consumed socially or for enjoyment.
소독용 알코올sodogyong alkool: Ethanol-based liquid used for disinfecting hands, tools, or other surfaces.
알코올도수alkooldosu: A number showing how much alcohol a drink contains, expressed as a percentage.
주류churyu: The general product group of drinks that contain alcohol.

Definition in Korean

주로 에탄올 계열을 가리키며 음료나 의약품·화장품의 성분으로 사용되는 명사chu ro e ta nol kye yeo reul ka ri ki myeo eum nyo na ui yak pum hwa jang pu mui seong bu neu ro sa yong doe neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Korean form is borrowed from English alcohol, which ultimately comes from Arabic al-kuhl and later developed its modern chemical sense.

Usage tips

  • On a beverage label, a percentage beside this word indicates concentration, not the number of glasses consumed.

Related words

  • 알코올함량alkoolhamnyangalcohol contentnoun

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