Korean word

우유

Pronunciation

Romanizationuyu

Meaning

  • nounmilk

Example

아침에 우유를 마셔요.a chi me u yu reul ma syeo yo

I drink milk in the morning.

Illustration for 우유 (milk)

More examples

아이에게 우유를 줬어요.a i e ge u yu reul chwo sseo yo

I gave the child milk.

Core concept

A smooth white drink made from cow's milk.

Common phrases

  • 우유를 마시다u yu reul ma si da

    drink milk

  • 저지방 우유cheo ji bang u yu

    low-fat milk

  • 우유 한 컵u yu han keop

    a cup of milk

Similar words

냉장우유naengjanguyu: Milk stored in a refrigerator and sold cold.
멸균우유myeolgyunuyu: Milk treated with heat so it can be stored unopened without refrigeration for a long time.
두유tuyu: A plant-based drink made from ground soybeans and water.
저지방우유cheojibanguyu: Cow's milk with some of its fat removed.

Definition in Korean

소의 젖을 여과하거나 살균하여 마시도록 만든 흰색 음료.so ui cheo jeul yeo gwa ha geo na sal gyun ha yeo ma si do rok man deun hin saek eum nyo

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean form combines readings of Chinese characters for cow and milk, directly pointing to the drink it names.

Usage tips

  • In Korea, milk may be sold in shelf-stable or refrigerated forms, so the storage label can matter when choosing one.

Related words

  • 우유팩uyupaekmilk cartonnoun
  • 우유병uyubyeongmilk bottlenoun
  • 우윳빛uyutppitmilk-white colornoun

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