Korean word

와인

Pronunciation

Romanizationwain

Meaning

  • nounwine

Example

오늘 저녁에 와인 한 잔 할래?o neul cheo nyeo ge wa in han chan hal lae

Would you like a glass of wine tonight?

Illustration for 와인 (wine)

More examples

이 요리에는 와인이 잘 어울려요.i yo ri e neun wa i ni chal eo ul lyeo yo

Wine pairs well with this dish.

Core concept

A grape-based alcoholic drink whose flavor and aroma can vary with the grapes and aging.

Common phrases

  • 와인 한 잔wa in han chan

    a glass of wine

  • 와인 한 병wa in han pyeong

    a bottle of wine

  • 와인바wa in ba

    wine bar

Similar words

술sul: A general category covering beer, wine, spirits, and other alcoholic drinks.
포도주podoju: Wine made by fermenting grapes into an alcoholic drink.
레드와인redeuwain: A reddish alcoholic drink made from red grapes.
화이트와인hwaiteuwain: A light-colored alcoholic drink made from white grapes.

Definition in Korean

포도를 주원료로 알코올 발효로 빚는 술po do reul chu wol lyo ro al ko ol pal hyo ro pin neun sul

Word origin

This Korean loanword belongs to the European wine word family, which ultimately goes back to Latin vinum for wine.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, the word fits both relaxed social plans and restaurant conversations, so it is not limited to formal wine tasting.

Opposites

Related words

  • 와인잔wainjanwineglassnoun
  • 와인바wainbawine barnoun
  • 와인셀러wainselleowine cellarnoun

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