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<\/a><\/p>\n1. \uac74\ubc30 \u2014 Cheers<\/h3>\n
Transliteration:<\/strong>\u00a0geonbae<\/em><\/p>\n The classic and most frequently used Korean cheers. It\u2019s derived from ganbei<\/em>, the Chinese way of saying cheers. When more literally translated, \uac74\ubc30 means “empty\/dry cup.” Normally, \uac74\ubc30 is just said by itself as an interjection.<\/p>\n \uc6b0\ub9ac \uac74\uac15\uc744 \uc704\ud558\uc5ec \uac74\ubc30<\/strong> (uri geongangeul wihayeo geonbae)<\/em>! \u2014 To our health, cheers!<\/p>\n Transliteration:<\/strong> wihayeo<\/em><\/p>\n A common way to toast to something specific. There\u2019s no real rules with this: you can quite literally put anything before \uc704\ud558\uc5ec. Whatever you think is worthy of celebrating or protecting, raise your glass to it.<\/p>\n \uc6b0\ub9ac\ub97c \uc704\ud558\uc5ec<\/strong> (urireul wihayeo) <\/em>!\u00a0\u2014 To us<\/p>\n \uc6b0\uc544\ud558\uace0 \uc544\ub984\ub2e4\uc6b4 \ub0a0\uc744 \uc704\ud558\uc5ec<\/strong> (uahago areumdaun nareul wihayeo) <\/em>! \u2014 To elegance and beauty<\/p>\n Transliteration:<\/strong> mansahyeongtong<\/em><\/p>\n \ub9cc\uc0ac (mansa)<\/em> means “all situations” or “every matter,” while \ud615\ud1b5 (hyeongtong)<\/em> means “success” or “prosperity.” Together, you get an expression that broadly wishes good luck.<\/p>\n This is a good one to use when you just generally need success in most avenues of life. It\u2019s also a safe choice when you\u2019re a bit too tipsy to think of anything in particular to toast to.<\/p>\n \uc62c\ud574\ub294 \ubaa8\ub450 \ub2e4 \ub9cc\uc0ac\ud615\ud1b5\ud558\uae30\ub97c<\/strong> (olhaeneun modu da mansahyeongtonghagireul)<\/em> \u2014 This year for everyone, let everything go well<\/p>\n Transliteration:<\/strong> igija<\/em><\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s a professional sports game or a grueling Monday office workday, this rallying victory cry is sure to pump you up for whatever is looming in the horizon.<\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t have to be a specific event either\u2014you can just proclaim triumph on the overall hardships of life that you know linger outside the bar.<\/p>\n \ub0b4\uc77c\ub3c4 \uc774\uae30\uc790<\/strong> (naeildo igija) <\/em>! \u2014 Let\u2019s win tomorrow!<\/p>\n Transliteration:<\/strong> wonsyat<\/em><\/p>\n Pretty self-explanatory. It\u2019s just a Korean transliteration (Konglish) of the English “one shot.” This is a casual, informal<\/a> way to bolster a group to down their drink in, expectedly, one gulp.<\/p>\n I advise you to be careful with this one: you don\u2019t want to be too adventurous with how many shots you take.<\/p>\n \uc6b0\ub9ac \ubaa8\ub450 \uc6d0\uc0f7<\/strong> (uri modu wonsyat) <\/em>! \u2014 Everybody one shot\/bottoms up!<\/p>\n Transliteration:<\/strong> jeoksyeo<\/em><\/p>\n A relatively recent expression that\u2019s commonly used by the younger folks. All it means is “to get wet \/ moisten”\u2014in this case, make sure that drink is going in your mouth and down your throat.<\/p>\n \uc801\uc154 is very casual in nature and more appropriate to use amongst friends.<\/p>\n \uc624\ub298 \ubc24 \ubaa8\ub450 \ub2e4 \uc801\uc154<\/strong> (oneul bam modu da jeoksyeo)<\/em> ! \u2014 Tonight, everybody chug!<\/p>\n Transliteration:<\/strong> jjan<\/em><\/p>\n \uc9e0 is an interjection used much like “Tada!” but in the drinking scene, it works as a cute onomatopoeia representing the sound of glasses clinking together.<\/p>\n This one is also considered casual and informal. It\u2019s one syllable, making it very easy to remember even if you\u2019re feeling the effects of the happy juice.<\/p>\n \uc5ec\uae30 \ubaa8\uc778 \uc0ac\ub78c \ub2e4 \uc9e0<\/strong> (yeogi moin saram da jjan)<\/em> ! \u2014 Everybody here, cheers\/clink!<\/p>\n Wait, isn\u2019t drinking all about having fun and letting go of your inhibitions? Shouldn\u2019t etiquette be the least of your concerns?<\/p>\n Not so in Korea, where there are rules and expectations to observe even when you\u2019re drinking. Consider them a great reason to remain relatively sober.<\/p>\n Use both hands whenever you pour from the bottle or receive alcohol in your cup.<\/strong> It\u2019s not just for practical reasons to avoid spilling. Holding with both hands shows respect and appreciation.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t always have to use both palms\u2014for example, it\u2019s common for one hand to actually hold the bottle or cup, and the other to be touching the opposite arm\u2019s elbow or wrist.<\/p>\n That being said, your goal isn\u2019t to pour your own drinks: it\u2019s to pour others\u2019. To show humility and patience, you\u2019ll be filling everyone\u2019s glass, except your own.<\/strong><\/p>\n No worries, someone else is expected to pour into your cup anytime it\u2019s noticeably empty.<\/p>\n Above all, as is often the case in many Korean social contexts, you must respect your elders and seniors<\/strong>. They\u2019ll be the first to receive and consume drinks.<\/p>\n You should also graciously accept any or most drinks that a senior pours for you, and offer thanks<\/a> when you can. Waving away their offerings can be seen as disrespectful and unaccommodating.<\/p>\n As you drink, turn away from your seniors and cover your mouth.<\/strong> This is to show modesty\u2014”drinking faces” aren\u2019t the most comely of expressions. Direct eye contact is a bold move, and you should not try it on those who you deserve respect.<\/p>\n Avoid total inebriation.<\/strong> Sounds like common sense, but it can actually be very easy to get drunk from Korean alcohol because of how “cleanly” they go down your throat.<\/p>\n One cup can quickly become a dozen or more, all because you don\u2019t immediately feel the loopy effects.<\/p>\n So what are Korean folks drinking at parties?<\/p>\n They won\u2019t taste much like any Western alcohol you\u2019re familiar with. Traditional Korean beverages<\/a> have flavors quite unique to their native home.<\/p>\n Here are some of Korea\u2019s beloved alcoholic drinks:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hope this helps in not only improving your Korean language skills<\/a>, but your Korean social skills as well.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a toast to your success, in Korean-related studies or otherwise. \uac74\ubc30!<\/p>\n \r\nIf you enjoyed this post, you're already halfway to having the time of your life learning Korean with FluentU<\/a><\/strong>!\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nFluentU makes it possible to learn with K-pop videos, funny commercials, entertaining web series and more. Just a quick look will give you an idea of the variety of FluentU videos on offer<\/a>:\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nFluentU really takes the grunt work out of learning languages, leaving you with nothing but engaging, effective and efficient learning. 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3. \ub9cc\uc0ac\ud615\ud1b5 \u2014 Let everything go well<\/h3>\n
4. \uc774\uae30\uc790 \u2014 Let\u2019s win<\/h3>\n
5. \uc6d0\uc0f7 \u2014 One shot<\/h3>\n
6. \uc801\uc154 \u2014 Get it wet\/Chug<\/h3>\n
7. \uc9e0 \u2014 Clink<\/h3>\n
Korean Drinking Etiquette<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nKorean Alcoholic Drinks<\/h2>\n
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