맥주
Beer, known as 맥주 (maek-ju) in Korean, is a popular alcoholic beverage in South Korea, often enjoyed with meals or during social gatherings. Whether you're ordering a drink at a bar or discussing your favorite beer, learning a few key expressions will help you navigate conversations around beer in Korea.
Introduction to 맥주
The word 맥주 (pronounced "maek-ju") refers to beer in Korean. From local brews to imported favorites, 맥주 is widely available and often enjoyed with popular Korean bar foods, like 치킨 (fried chicken), making the combination 치맥 (chimaek)—a must-try in Korea!
Here are some useful expressions for when you're talking about beer in Korean:
More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)
맥주 한 잔 주세요
(maek-ju han jan ju-se-yo)
Please give me a glass of beer.여기 맥주 맛있어요
(yeo-gi maek-ju ma-shi-sseo-yo)
The beer here is delicious.어떤 맥주가 있어요?
(eo-tteon maek-ju-ga i-sseo-yo?)
What kind of beer do you have?시원한 맥주가 좋아요
(si-won-han maek-ju-ga jo-a-yo)
I like cold beer.맥주랑 안주를 같이 먹어요
(maek-ju-rang an-ju-reul ga-chi meo-geo-yo)
We eat beer with snacks.맥주 한 병 더 주세요
(maek-ju han byeong deo ju-se-yo)
Please give me one more bottle of beer.
Knowing these basic phrases will not only help you order 맥주 in Korea but also enjoy the social drinking culture that revolves around beer! Whether you're at a casual get-together or a Korean BBQ, 맥주 is often the perfect pairing.