오렌지 주스
orenji juseu[o̞ɾe̞ɲd͡ʑi t͡ɕusʰɯ]
The Korean phrase for orange juice is 오렌지 주스 (orenji juseu).
오렌지 주스 is a noun used to refer to the juice of squeezed oranges.
Meaning: juice of squeezed oranges (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is orenji juseu.
Did you know?
- While 오렌지 주스 is common, Koreans have a specific word 귤 for the small tangerines that are the primary citrus fruit in the country. These tangerines are a winter staple and often given as gifts.
- In many Korean cafes, ordering 오렌지 주스 might get you a bottled drink. To ensure you get fresh-squeezed juice, you should specifically ask for 생과일 주스, which means 'fresh fruit juice'.
- The word 오렌지 is a direct phonetic transcription of the English word, but it shares its modern entry into Korean through Japanese-influenced loanword patterns.
Examples in context
- 영수씨에게 오렌지 주스를 주문하겠습니다.I would like to order orange juice for Mr. Yeongsu.
- 신선한 오렌지 주스fresh orange juice
- 시원한 오렌지 주스refreshing orange juice
- 당도가 높은 오렌지 주스orange juice with high sweetness
- 오렌지 주스 한 잔 주세요.One glass of orange juice, please.
- 오렌지 주스를 마셔요.orenji juseureul masyeoyo.I drink orange juice.
- 이 오렌지 주스는 정말 맛있어요.i orenji juseuneun jeongmal masisseoyo.This orange juice is really delicious.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are at a cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 뭐 마실래요?Subin-ssi, mwo masillaeyo?Subin, what would you like to drink?
- 수빈 Su-bin저는 시원한 오렌지 주스를 마실래요.Jeoneun siwonhan orenji juseureul masillaeyo.I want to drink a cold orange juice.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo좋아요. 그럼 오렌지 주스 두 잔 주문할게요.Joayo. Geureom orenji juseu du jan jumunhalgeyo.Okay. Then I will order two glasses of orange juice.
- 수빈 Su-bin고마워요, 현우 씨.Gomawoyo, Hyunwoo-ssi.Thank you, Hyunwoo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orange juice” translations and entries 오렌지 주스, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 오렌지, 오렌지 주스, 주스, CC BY-SA 4.0.
