차가운 음료
chagaun eumryo
The English phrase 'cold drink' is translated into Korean as 차가운 음료 (chagaun eumryo).
차가운 음료 is used to refer to a beverage that is served at a low temperature.
What does it mean word for word?
차가운 is the adjective form of the verb 차갑다, which means 'to be cold' to the touch.
Which one should you use?
While 차가운 음료 is a correct way to say 'cold drink', in casual conversation, people often use the word 음료수 to refer to soft drinks or bottled beverages. You may also use 시원한 음료 to describe a cold drink in a more vivid way, suggesting it is refreshing or cooling. Additionally, 찬 음료 serves as a more concise way to say 'cold drink' by using the shortened adjective form 찬.
How do you pronounce it?
chagaun eumryo
Did you know?
- In Korea, it is common to see 'iced' drinks sold even in the depths of winter, leading to the slang term 얼죽아, which means 'die if I freeze, but still drink iced coffee'.
- The word 차갑다 (to be cold) is typically reserved for objects or physical sensations like a cold hand, whereas the word 춥다 is used exclusively for the weather or ambient air temperature.
- The word 시원하다, used to describe a refreshing 'cold drink', is also used to describe the feeling of a deep massage or the relief of a loud stretch.
Examples in context
- 차가운 음료를 마시고 싶어요.chagaun eumryoreul masigo sipeoyo.I want to drink a cold drink.
- 이곳은 차가운 음료가 다양해요.igoseun chagaun eumryoga dayanghaeyo.There is a variety of cold drinks here.
- 여름에는 차가운 음료가 최고예요.yeoreumeneun chagaun eumryoga choigoyeyo.In summer, a cold drink is the best.
Example conversation
Minjun and Jieun are choosing what to order at a cafe.
- 민준 Min-jun지은 씨, 차가운 음료 좋아해요?Jieun ssi, chagaun eumryo joahaeyo?Jieun, do you like cold drinks?
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 저는 차가운 음료가 더 좋아요.ne, jeoneun chagaun eumryoga deo joayo.Yes, I like cold drinks better.
- 민준 Min-jun그럼 시원한 에이드로 주문할까요?geureom siwonhan edeuro jumunhalkkayo?Then shall we order a refreshing ade?
- 지은 Ji-eun좋아요, 민준 씨.joayo, Minjun ssi.Sounds good, Minjun.
