How to say ice in Korean

Meaning

얼음 means ice, the hard, frozen form of water. People use this word for ice in drinks, in a freezer, or on the ground in winter. You may also hear it when talking about cold weather, slippery roads, or lakes that freeze.

Example sentences

1. 주스에 얼음을 넣어 주세요.

   Please put ice in the juice.

2. 길이 미끄러워요. 얼음 있어 보여.

   The road is slippery. I can see some ice.

3. 냉동실에 얼음통이 있어요.

   There's an ice tray in the freezer.

4. 오늘은 더워서 얼음을 먹고 싶어요.

   It’s hot today, so I want to eat some ice.