술집
suljip[sʰuʎt͡ɕ͈ip̚]
The Korean word for pub is 술집 (suljip). Wiktionary also lists 퍼브 (peobeu) and 바 (ba).
Meaning: public house (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 술집 | suljip | [sʰuʎt͡ɕ͈ip̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 퍼브 | peobeu | [pʰʌ̹bɯ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 바 | ba | [pa̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
Depending on the specific atmosphere or type of establishment you are describing, different words may be more appropriate.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 술집 is composed of 술, meaning alcohol or liquor and 집, meaning house or shop.
Which one should you use?
술집 is a general term for any drinking establishment or liquor house. In contrast, 퍼브 is a loanword used specifically to describe Western-style pubs. 바 (bar) is also used, but it often implies a more modern, trendy or sophisticated atmosphere compared to a traditional drinking house.
How do you pronounce it?
suljip
Did you know?
- It is a common custom in Korean drinking culture to pour drinks for others rather than yourself, making the social act of sharing at a 술집 more important than the drink itself.
- Many traditional Korean drinking houses are known as 주막 (jumak), which historically served as both a pub and an inn for travelers during the Joseon Dynasty.
- In Korea, people often visit a 술집 for 'round two' or 'round three' (called 차 or 'cha'), moving between different themed establishments in a single night.
Examples in context
- 톰은 어젯밤에 친구랑 술집에 있었어.Tom was at the pub with his friends last night.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use 술집 in a sentence.Tatoeba #8422598 by Eunhee, translation #8416242 by CK
- 이 근처에 괜찮은 술집이 있어요?i geuncheoe gwaenchanheun suljibi isseoyo?Is there a good pub near here?
- 우리는 새로 생긴 술집에 갔어요.urineun saero saenggin suljibe gasseoyo.We went to a newly opened pub.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Seoyeon are deciding where to meet for drinks.
- 지훈 Ji-hun오늘 저녁에 어디서 만날까?o-neul jeo-nyeok-e eo-di-seo man-nal-kka?Where should we meet this evening?
- 서연 Seo-yeon새로 생긴 술집에 가 봐요.sae-ro saeng-gin sul-jip-e ga bwa-yo.Let's try that new pub.
- 지훈 Ji-hun거기 안주가 맛있다고 들었어.geo-gi an-ju-ga ma-sit-da-go deu-reot-eo.I heard the snacks there are delicious.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 7시에 거기서 만나요.geu-reom ilgop-si-e geo-gi-seo man-na-yo.Then let's meet there at 7.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pub” translations and entries 술집, 퍼브, 바, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
