Korean word

음료

Pronunciation

Romanizationeumnyo

Meaning

  • noundrink

Example

음료를 드릴까요?eum nyo reul teu ril kka yo

Shall I get you a drink?

Illustration for 음료 (drink)

More examples

카페에서 시원한 음료 주문했어요.ka pe e seo si won han eum nyo chu mun hae sseo yo

I ordered a cold drink at a cafe.

Core concept

A liquid prepared for drinking, usually in the non-alcoholic category.

Common phrases

  • 캔음료kae neum nyo

    canned drink

  • 얼음 넣은 음료eo reum neo eun eum nyo

    drink with ice

Similar words

음료수eumnyosu: A drink prepared for sale or home use, often in a bottle or can.
주류churyu: A group name for alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and soju.
차cha: A beverage produced by drawing flavor from tea leaves or herbs with hot water.
커피keopi: A fragrant drink made from roasted coffee beans, usually with a slightly bitter flavor.

Definition in Korean

마시기 위한 액체를 통틀어 이르는 말로, 물·차·주스·커피 등 일상에서 마시는 것들을 포함하며 보통 술(주류)은 제외한다.ma si gi wi han aek che reul tong teu reo i reu neun mal lo mul cha chu seu keo pi teung il sang e seo ma si neun keot tteu reul po ham ha myeo po tong sul chu ryu eun che oe han da

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word comes from Chinese and combines roots meaning drinking and a material or item, forming a term for something consumed as a beverage.

Usage tips

  • English drink can include alcohol, but 음료 (eumnyo, "drink") usually points to the non-alcoholic section on a Korean menu.

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