Korean word

탄산

Pronunciation

Romanizationtansan

Meaning

  • nounsoda

Example

가게에서 탄산음료를 샀어요.ka ge e seo tan sa neum nyo reul sa sseo yo

I bought a soda at the store.

Illustration for 탄산 (soda)

More examples

점심에 탄산음료수를 마셨어요.cheom si me tan sa neum nyo su reul ma syeo sseo yo

I drank a soda at lunch.

Core concept

A drink made fizzy by dissolving carbon dioxide in water, whether it is sweetened or plain.

Common phrases

  • 탄산음료수tan sa neum nyo su

    soda

  • 탄산수tan san su

    sparkling water

Similar words

탄산음료tansaneumnyo: A carbonated beverage intended to be consumed as a soft drink.
사이다saida: A refreshing clear soda known for a sharp fizz and lemon-like flavor.
콜라kolla: A dark, sweet soft drink commonly enjoyed with meals and available from different brands.
탄산수tansansu: Plain bubbly water with no sugar or sweetener added.

Definition in Korean

물에 이산화탄소를 넣어 만든 거품 있는 음료나 탄산수를 가리키는 말로, 단맛 있는 음료뿐 아니라 무가당 탄산수도 포함함.mu re i san hwa tan so reul neo eo man deun keo pum in neun eum nyo na tan san su reul ka ri ki neun mal lo tan mat in neun eum nyo ppun a ni ra mu ga dang tan san su do po ham ham

Word origin

The word comes from the Sino-Korean scientific term for carbonic acid, the substance formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water.

Usage tips

  • English often uses carbonation for the bubbles or the process, while Korean can use this word for the fizzy drink itself, so context matters.

Other meanings

  • carbonationnoun

Opposites

  • 무탄산음료mutansaneumnyononcarbonated drinknoun
  • 생수saengsubottled waternoun

Related words

  • 탄산음료tansaneumnyosodanoun
  • 탄산수tansansusparkling waternoun

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