Korean

Meaning: cup
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I was thirsty, so I drank a cup of water.
그녀는 컵에 물을 붓는다.
She pours water into the cup.
컵에 물을 가득 채워 주세요.
Please fill the cup with water.
컵 바닥에 금이 갔다.
The bottom of the cup is cracked.
컵에 얼음이 가득 차 있어요.
The cup is full of ice.
컵 받침 위에 컵을 놓으세요.
Please put the cup on the coaster.
컵 뚜껑을 닫아 주세요.
Please close the cup lid.
일회용 컵 대신 개인 컵을 사용합시다.
Let's use a personal cup instead of a disposable cup.
실수로 컵에 든 물을 바닥에 엎질렀어요.
I accidentally spilled the water in the cup on the floor.
컵에 물을 가득히 채웠다.
I filled the cup full of water.

Usage Notes

A loanword from English 'cup'. Used for drinking vessels and as a unit of measurement.

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