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Korean Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Korean learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn Korean vocabulary related to drinks! If you want to improve your Korean Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers of Korean and ask them any questions! Let's start with some interesting facts about Korean drinks!

Traditional Korean drinks

Koreans have been enjoying unique and traditional drinks for thousands of years. Some of these traditional Korean drinks are:

1. Makgeolli (막걸리)

Makgeolli is a traditional and popular Korean drink made from rice and fermented with nuruk (a traditional Korean fermentation starter). It has a milky, sweet, and sour taste with a low alcohol content (around 6-8%). Makgeolli is so popular that it has become Korea's representative traditional drink.

Korean	Pronunciation	English
막걸리	mak-geol-li	Makgeolli

Dialogue:

• Person 1: 막걸리 좋아해? (Makgeolli joahae?) (Do you like Makgeolli?)
• Person 2: 네, 너무 좋아해. (Ne, neomu joahae.) (Yes, I really like it.)

2. Soju (소주)

Soju is a clear and colorless distilled drink made from rice, wheat, or barley. It has a neutral taste with an alcohol content of 17-20%. It is the most popular alcoholic drink in Korea and is often enjoyed with Korean barbecue or fried chicken.

Korean	Pronunciation	English
소주	so-ju	Soju

Dialogue:

• Person 1: 소주 좋아해? (Soju joahae?) (Do you like Soju?)
• Person 2: 네, 좋아해. (Ne, joahae.) (Yes, I do.)

3. Sikhye (식혜)

Sikhye is a sweet and refreshing traditional Korean rice drink. It is made by boiling rice and fermenting it with malted barley. It has a unique flavor and is often enjoyed as a dessert or after a meal.

Korean	Pronunciation	English
식혜	sik-hye	Sikhye

Dialogue:

• Person 1: 식혜를 드셔봤어요? (Sikhyereul deusyeobwasseoyo?) (Have you tried Sikhye?)
• Person 2: 아니요, 한 번도 안 드셔봤어요. (Aniyo, han beondo an deusyeobwasseoyo.) (No, I haven't tried it yet.)

Modern Korean drinks

Modern Korean drinks are either Western-inspired, Korean twists on western drinks, or drinks that originated from other Asian countries. Here are some examples:

1. Coffee (커피)

Coffee has become an integral part of Korean culture since the 1990s. There are many coffee shops in Korea, and Koreans enjoy coffee in a variety of ways, such as Americano, latte, and cappuccino.

Korean	Pronunciation	English
커피	keo-pi	Coffee

Dialogue:

• Person 1: 아메리카노 주문할게요. (Americano jumunhalgeyo.) (I'll order an Americano.)
• Person 2: 알겠습니다. (Algesseumnida.) (Okay.)

2. Bubble tea (버블티)

Bubble tea is a Taiwanese tea-based drink with chewy tapioca balls at the bottom of the cup. It has become a popular drink in Korea in recent years.

Korean	Pronunciation	English
버블티	beo-beul-ti	Bubble tea

Dialogue:

• Person 1: 망고 버블티 주문할게요. (Mango beobul-ti jumunhalgeyo.) (I'll order a Mango bubble tea.)
• Person 2: 좋아요. (Joayo.) (Okay.)

3. Chilsung Cider (칠성사이다)

Chilsung Cider is a Korean soda brand that has been around since 1950. It has a unique and refreshing taste and is often enjoyed as an alternative to other carbonated beverages.

Korean	Pronunciation	English
칠성사이다	chil-seong-sa-i-da	Chilsung Cider

Dialogue:

• Person 1: 칠성사이다 마실래요? (Chilsung Cider masillaeyo?) (Do you want to drink Chilsung Cider?)
• Person 2: 네, 마실래요. (Ne, masillaeyo.) (Yes, I want to.)

Conclusion

This concludes our Korean vocabulary lesson on drinks. I hope you've learned something new today! Remember to practice your Korean vocabulary regularly to improve your language skills.

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Sources: - "10 Korean Beverages You Need to Try ASAP" by Jessica Choi, 10 Magazine Korea - "Traditional Korean Drinks" by Sotheast Asia Globe - "10 Popular Korean Drinks You Must Try" by Chuna Post