카푸치노
kapuchino
카푸치노 (kapuchino) is the Korean word for cappuccino.
This noun refers to the Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso with steamed or frothed milk added.
Meaning: Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk which has been steamed and/or frothed is added (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kapuchino.
Did you know?
- In Korea, 카푸치노 is frequently paired with a 'dessert' like a slice of cake or a macaron, as it is seen as a treat rather than a morning caffeine boost.
- While the word is an exact phonetic loan from English or Italian, many Koreans use the term 라떼 (latte) as a broader, more common category for almost any milk-based coffee drink.
- When ordering in a traditional Korean cafe, you might see 카푸치노 written in Hangul, but the menu might still use the English word in its original Latin script to appear more 'premium'.
Examples in context
- 저는 카푸치노를 주문하겠습니다.I would like to order a cappuccino.
- 카푸치노 한 잔 주세요.kapuchino han jan juseyo.One cappuccino, please.
- 이 집 카푸치노가 정말 맛있어요.i jip kapuchinoga jeongmal masisseoyo.The cappuccino at this place is really delicious.
- 따뜻한 카푸치노를 마시고 싶어요.ttatteuthan kapuchinoreul masigo sipeoyo.I want to drink a warm cappuccino.
Example conversation
At a cafe in the afternoon.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨, 뭐 마실 거예요?Minjun ssi, mwo masil geoyeyo?Minjun, what are you going to drink?
- 민준 Min-jun저는 카푸치노 한 잔 마실게요.Jeoneun kapuchino han jan masilgeyo.I will have one cappuccino.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼 저는 아이스 아메리카노요.Geureom jeoneun aiseu amerikano-yo.Then I'll have an iced americano.
- 민준 Min-jun좋아요, 바로 주문할게요.Joayo, baro jumunhalgeyo.Good, I will order right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cappuccino” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
