When you're feeling thirsty and need to express it in Korean, you can say:
목말라요 (Mok-mal-la-yo)
- 목 (Mok) – Throat
- 말라요 (Mal-la-yo) – Dry
This phrase literally means "My throat is dry," and it's the common way to say "I’m thirsty" in Korean.
More expressions in Korean with English translation
물 좀 주세요. (Mul jom ju-se-yo.)
- Please give me some water.
갈증 나요. (Gal-jjeung na-yo.)
- I’m feeling thirsty.
시원한 물 있어요? (Shi-won-han mul it-seo-yo?)
- Do you have cold water?
음료수 있어요? (Eum-ryo-su it-seo-yo?)
- Do you have drinks (beverages)?
얼음물 주세요. (Eo-reum-mul ju-se-yo.)
- Please give me iced water.
These phrases will help you easily express your need for water or other drinks while in Korea. Stay hydrated!