Korean · Food & Drink
"Water" in Korean: 물
물mul
Water in Korean is 물 (mul). Ask for water with 물 주세요 (mul juseyo); a glass of water is 물 한 잔.
A simple sentence
물 주세요.mul juseyo.
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How to pronounce 물
Say it
mool
/mul/
물 is one syllable with a rounded u vowel. The final ㄹ is a short l-like sound; do not add a second syllable after it.
"Water" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 물mul | water Basic noun. | Basic noun. |
| 물 한 잔mul han jan | a glass of water 잔 counts cups and glasses. | 잔 counts cups and glasses. |
| 생수saengsu | drinking water / bottled water Common on labels and in shops. | Common on labels and in shops. |
How to use 물 in real life
- 1A simple sentence
물 주세요.
mul juseyo.
Water, please.
주세요 makes a practical polite request.
- 2An everyday situation
물을 마셔요.
mureul masyeoyo.
I drink water.
을 marks 물 as the object.
- 3A useful question
찬물 있어요?
chanmul isseoyo?
Do you have cold water?
찬물 combines cold and water.
Mistakes English speakers make with 물
Incorrect: 물를 마셔요.
Correct: 물을 마셔요.
Use 을 after 물 because the noun ends in a consonant.
Incorrect: 물 주세요요.
Correct: 물 주세요.
주세요 already contains the polite ending; do not repeat 요.
Good to know
In many Korean restaurants drinking water is provided or available from a dispenser. Ask where to get it if it is self-service; 물 주세요 remains a useful request.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Ask for a drink
Partner
물 드릴까요?
mul deurilkkayo?
Would you like some water?
You
네, 물 주세요.
ne, mul juseyo.
Yes, water please.
Partner
찬물 괜찮으세요?
chanmul gwaenchaneuseyo?
Is cold water okay?
You
네, 감사합니다.
ne, gamsahamnida.
Yes, thank you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Water" in Korean
How do I ask for water?
물 주세요, mul juseyo, is a useful polite request.
What is bottled water called?
생수, saengsu, commonly names drinking or bottled water; 물 is the broader word.
Why does mul become mureul?
물을 adds the object particle 을. The final ㄹ links into the following vowel in speech.
How do I ask for a glass?
물 한 잔 주세요 means a glass of water, please. 한 is the counter form of 하나.
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