Korean

Meaning: alcohol, alcoholic beverage
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I drank alcohol with a friend last night.
어젯밤에 술에 너무 취해서 아무것도 기억이 안 나.
I got so drunk last night, I don't remember anything.
우리 술 한 잔 할까요?
Shall we have a drink?
저는 술을 끊었어요.
I quit drinking.
이 술은 알코올 도수가 꽤 높다.
This alcohol has a fairly high alcohol content.
빈 술잔에 술을 채웠다.
I filled the empty glass with alcohol.
그는 건강을 위해 술과 담배를 멀리하기로 결심했다.
He decided to keep away from alcohol and cigarettes for his health.
그는 술에 잔뜩 취해서 비틀거리며 집으로 향했다.
He was completely drunk and headed home, staggering.
그는 술에 취해 몸을 휘청거리며 걸었다.
He walked staggering because he was drunk.
여자친구에게 채인 그는 술을 마셨다.
Having been dumped by his girlfriend, he drank alcohol.

Usage Notes

A general term for alcoholic drinks like soju, beer, and makgeolli.

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