물
Water, known as 물 (mul) in Korean, is essential in everyday life, whether you're asking for a drink at a restaurant or simply talking about hydration. Understanding how to use the word 물 in common Korean phrases is useful for both beginners and advanced learners.
Introduction to 물
The word 물 (pronounced "mul") refers to water in Korean. It's a simple, essential word that you'll often hear in daily conversations. Whether you're dining out, hiking, or just asking for a drink, knowing how to talk about water in Korean will help you navigate various situations with ease.
Here are some basic expressions using 물 in Korean:
More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)
물 한 잔 주세요
(mul han jan ju-se-yo)
Please give me a glass of water.뜨거운 물 있어요?
(tteu-geo-un mul i-sseo-yo?)
Do you have hot water?찬 물 주세요
(chan mul ju-se-yo)
Please give me cold water.물을 마셔요
(mul-eul ma-syeo-yo)
I drink water.물이 필요해요
(mul-i pi-ryo-hae-yo)
I need water.이 물은 깨끗해요
(i mul-eun kkae-kkeut-hae-yo)
This water is clean.
Mastering these simple yet essential expressions with 물 will help you navigate everyday situations in Korea, from restaurants to casual conversations. Staying hydrated and knowing how to ask for 물 in different contexts is always helpful!