콜라
kolla[kʰo̞ɭɭa̠]
In Korean, the English phrase "coke" is expressed as 콜라 (kolla).
콜라 is used to refer to Coca-Cola. You can modify this term to be more specific: add 다이어트 before it to specify diet coke, add 작은 before it to specify a small size or add 큰 before it to specify a large size.
Meaning: Coca-Cola (noun)
Which one should you use?
The full brand name 코카콜라 is also used.
How do you pronounce it?
kolla
Did you know?
- In Korea, it is very common to see the phrase 제로 콜라 used for zero-sugar versions, rather than using the English word 'diet'.
- In many Korean cafes, you might see the English-style 'Coke' written in Hangul as 코크 (ko-keu), though 콜라 remains the standard noun for the drink itself.
- While 콜라 refers to the drink, the word for the actual plant used to make the original beverage is 콜라나무.
Examples in context
- 저는 콜라를 마시겠습니다.I would like to have coke.
- 콜라 주세요Please give me coke.
- 다이어트 콜라 주세요Please give me diet coke.
- 작은 콜라 주세요Please give me a small coke.
- 콜라 좀 주세요.kolla jom juseyo.Please give me a coke.
- 콜라를 마시고 싶어요.kollareul masigo sipeoyo.I want to drink a coke.
- 차가운 콜라가 있어요.chagaun kollaga isseoyo.There is a cold coke.
Example conversation
Jieun and Dohyun are at a fast food restaurant.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 콜라 마실래요?Dohyun ssi, kolla masillaeyo?Dohyun, do you want to drink a coke?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 콜라 좋아요.Ne, kolla joayo.Yes, coke is good.
- 지은 Ji-eun제가 콜라 주문할게요.Jega kolla jumunhalgeyo.I will order the coke.
- 도현 Do-hyeon고마워요, 지은 씨.Gomawoyo, Jieun ssi.Thank you, Jieun.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 콜라, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
