코카콜라
koka-kola
코카콜라 (koka-kola) is the Korean way to say the brand of sparkling cola beverage, Coca Cola.
코카콜라 refers specifically to the brand of sparkling cola beverage.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is koka-kola.
Did you know?
- While 코카콜라 is the brand name, Korean advertisements often emphasize the 'refreshing' quality using the word 톡 쏘는, which describes the stinging sensation of the bubbles.
- In Korea, the phrase 콜라 is often used as a generic term for any cola drink, regardless of the brand, similar to how 'Kleenex' is used for tissues.
- While the brand is written as 코카콜라, many Koreans may phonetically shorten it to just 코카 in casual speech, much like how an English speaker might say 'Coke'.
Examples in context
- 코카콜라 하나 주세요.Can I have a Coca Cola, please?
- 코카콜라 한 병 주세요.Koka-kolla han byeong juseyo.Please give me one bottle of Coca Cola.
- 편의점에 코카콜라가 있어요.Pyeonuijeome Koka-kolla-ga isseoyo.There is Coca Cola at the convenience store.
- 저는 코카콜라를 좋아해요.Jeoneun Koka-kolla-reul joahaeyo.I like Coca Cola.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are at a snack bar.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 코카콜라 마실래요?Subin-ssi, Koka-kolla masillaeyo?Subin, do you want to drink a Coca Cola?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 코카콜라 주세요.Ne, Koka-kolla juseyo.Yes, please give me a Coca Cola.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo여기 코카콜라 있어요.Yeogi Koka-kolla isseoyo.Here is the Coca Cola.
- 수빈 Su-bin고마워요, 현우 씨.Gomawoyo, Hyunwoo-ssi.Thank you, Hyunwoo.
