우유
English meaning: Milk
Definition
A white drink produced by cows.
Example
“아이가 매일 우유를 마셔요.”
In English: “The child drinks milk every day.”
Another example: “아침마다 우유를 한 잔씩 마셔요.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Everyday, neutral word for cow's milk used in any register, from grocery shopping to cafe orders. Learners should note it combines with -를 마시다 (to drink) and appears in compounds like 딸기우유 (strawberry milk).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The term '우유' (uyu) originates from Sino-Korean vocabulary, fundamentally meaning milk. It has been a staple part of Korean nutrition for many generations.
Common Collocations
- 우유를 마시다
- 따뜻한 우유
- 우유 한 잔
- 우유가 상하다
- 흰 우유
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Literary Heritage
“죽는 날까지 하늘을 우러러 한 점 부끄럼이 없기를”
/Jungneun nalkkaji haneureul ureoleo han jeom bukkeurem-i eopgireul/
“Until the day I die, I wish to look up at the sky without a single shame.”
“나 보기가 역겨워 가실 때에는 말없이 고이 보내 드리오리다”
/Na bogiga yeokgyeowo gasil tteae neun maleobsi goi bonaedeuriori da/
“When you leave, weary of seeing me, I will let you go quietly, without a word.”
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