Korean word

콜라

Pronunciation

Romanizationkolla

Meaning

  • nouncola

Example

저는 콜라를 좋아해.cheo neun kol la reul cho a hae

I like cola.

Illustration for 콜라 (cola)

More examples

영화관에서 콜라를 샀어요.yeong hwa gwa ne seo kol la reul sa sseo yo

I bought cola at the movie theater.

Core concept

A sweet, brown, fizzy soft drink that is usually served cold and often contains caffeine.

Common phrases

  • 콜라를 마시다kol la reul ma si da

    drink cola

  • 콜라 한 병kol la han pyeong

    a bottle of cola

  • 콜라를 시키다kol la reul si ki da

    order cola

Similar words

탄산음료tansaneumnyo: A fizzy drink whose bubbles make the tongue tingle lightly.
사이다saida: A clear soda with a sharp citrus taste and a refreshing sparkle.
청량음료cheongnyangeumnyo: A soft drink that feels refreshing on a hot day.
음료수eumnyosu: A drink sold or served for drinking, usually without alcohol.

Definition in Korean

탄산이 들어간 갈색의 단 음료로, 보통 카페인이 들어있는 청량음료.tan sa ni teu reo gan kal sae gui tan eum nyo ro po tong ka pe i ni teu reo in neun cheong nyang eum nyo

Word origin

The Korean word is borrowed from English cola, which ultimately comes from kola, the name of an African nut used in early cola drinks.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this is a general drink name rather than a brand name, so it can refer to Coca-Cola, Pepsi, or another cola.

Related words

  • 콜라맛kollamatcola flavornoun
  • 콜라병kollabyeongcola bottlenoun
  • 콜라캔kollakaencola cannoun

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