Korean word

음주

Pronunciation

Romanizationeumju

Meaning

noundrinking alcohol

Example

주말에는 친구들과 음주를 즐긴다.chu ma re neun chin gu deul gwa eum ju reul cheul gin da

I enjoy drinking alcohol with my friends on weekends.

More examples

그는 건강 때문에 음주를 줄였다.keu neun keon gang ttae mu ne eum ju reul chu ryeot tta

He reduced his alcohol consumption for his health.

Core concept

The act of consuming alcohol, with the focus on drinking rather than on a particular alcoholic drink.

Common phrases

음주 운전eum ju un jeon
drinking and driving
음주 문화eum ju mun hwa
drinking culture
음주 모임eum ju mo im
drinking party

Similar words

술sul: Alcoholic drink in general, including beer, wine, and spirits.
한잔hanjan: One glass of alcohol enjoyed as a casual drink.
술자리suljari: A shared occasion for drinking alcohol and having conversations.

Definition in Korean

알코올 음료를 마시는 것al ko ol eum nyo reul ma si neun keot

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines meanings related to drinking and alcohol, so its form directly points to drinking alcohol.

Usage tips

In Korean, this noun often sounds formal and appears in health, safety, or other informational contexts rather than casual talk about having a drink.

Opposites

금주keumjuabstaining from alcoholnoun
절주cheoljumoderate drinkingnoun

Related words

음주운전eumjuunjeondrunk drivingnoun
음주량eumjuryangalcohol intakenoun