What does it mean word for word?
취한 is the modifier form of the verb 취하다, which means "to be intoxicated" or "to be drunk."
Which one should you use?
While 취한 is the modifier form used to describe a noun, the verb 취하다 is used to describe the act or state of becoming intoxicated. For example, you use the modifier form for "a drunk person" but the verb form to say "to get drunk."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term 취객 is a formal or journalistic way to refer to a person who is intoxicated, commonly found in news reports or official contexts. In contrast, 술 취했다 is a common informal way to say "I'm drunk."
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say someone "is drunk" to describe the state resulting from drinking, the past tense form 취했다 is frequently used instead of the present modifier form 취한.
How do you pronounce it?
chwihan
When do people say it?
When drinking with others, you might use the word 건배! to say "Cheers!"
Did you know?
- When people are drunk, they may use 반말, the informal speech level, even with superiors, which is usually a major social taboo.
- To describe the state of being 'slightly drunk' or 'tipsy', Koreans often use the phrase 알딸딸하다, which mimics the fuzzy feeling of intoxication.
- The word 취하다 can also mean 'to take' or 'to capture', such as 'to capture a position' or 'to take a certain mood'.
Examples in context
- 톰은 거의 매일 밤 취한다.Tom gets drunk almost every evening.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use 취한 in a sentence.Tatoeba #13250480 by qiwiwi, translation #1094010 by CK
- 네, 너무 술 취해서 좀 힘들어요.Yes, I got really drunk, so I'm feeling tired.
- 혹시 주량이 높은 친구 있어요?Do you have any friends who can handle alcohol well?
- 네, 제 친구가 주량이 높아서 술을 많이 마실 수 있어요.Yes, my friend can handle alcohol well, so they can drink a lot.
- 취한 상태로 운전하면 안 돼요.chwihan sangtaero unjeonhamyeon an dwaeyo.You shouldn't drive while drunk.
- 그는 너무 취한 것 같아요.geuneun neomu chwihan geot gatayo.He seems too drunk.
Example conversation
Subin and Jihun are at a party.
- 수빈 Su-bin지훈 씨, 저 사람이 너무 취한 것 같아요.Jihun ssi, jeo sarami neomu chwihan geot gatayo.Jihun, I think that person is too drunk.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말이네요. 계속 비틀거려요.jeongmal-ineyo. gyesok biteulgeoryeoyo.You're right. He keeps staggering.
- 수빈 Su-bin물을 좀 가져다 줄까요?mureul jom gajyeoda julkayo?Should I bring some water?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 그렇게 해주세요.ne, geureoke haejuseyo.Yes, please do that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
