Korean Conversation · Level 176
15 words
Korean word
음료수
Pronunciation
Romanizationeumnyosu
Meaning
- noundrink
Example
가게에서 음료수를 샀어요.ka ge e seo eum nyo su reul sa sseo yo
I bought a drink at the store.
More examples
더운 날에는 음료수를 자주 마셔요.teo un na re neun eum nyo su reul cha ju ma syeo yo
I often drink a beverage on hot days.
Core concept
A drinkable liquid bought in a shop or served at home, usually a nonalcoholic beverage.
Common phrases
음료수를 마시다eum nyo su reul ma si da
drink a beverage
음료수 한 병eum nyo su han pyeong
a bottle of drink
음료수 캔eum nyo su kaen
a can of drink
Similar words
음료eumnyo: A broad label for a liquid prepared for drinking in daily life.
물mul: The colorless liquid people and plants need, used also in cooking and cleaning.
술sul: A beverage containing alcohol that can cause drunkenness.
주스chuseu: A sweet drink made by squeezing fruit or vegetables and collecting the juice.
Definition in Korean
가게나 식당 등에서 팔거나 가정에서 마시는 액체를 가리키는 명사로, 일반적으로 알코올성 음료와 구별하여 쓰인다.ka ge na sik ttang teung e seo pal geo na ka jeong e seo ma si neun aek che reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro il ban jeo geu ro al ko ol seong eum nyo wa ku byeol ha yeo sseu in da
Word origin
The word is a Sino-Korean compound built from elements associated with drinking, liquid, and water, forming a term for something meant to be drunk.
Usage tips
- In a shop or cafe, this word usually means a soft drink, while alcoholic choices are normally named separately.