How to say drinking alcohol in Korean

Korean: 음주[ eum-ju ]

drinking alcohol
drinking alcohol음주

Meaning

음주 means drinking alcohol. You often see this word on signs, in rules, or in news stories, especially when talking about places where alcohol is not allowed. People also use it in everyday situations when talking about drinking at a meal, a party, or before driving.

Example sentences

  1. 우리 집에서는 점심에 음주를 하지 않아요.

    At our home, we don't drink alcohol at lunch.

  2. 친구가 오늘은 음주 안 할 거라고 말했어요.

    My friend said they won't drink alcohol today.

  3. 학교 축제에서도 학생은 음주를 하면 안 돼요.

    Students can't drink alcohol at the school festival either.

  4. 이 공원은 밤에 음주가 금지예요.

    Drinking alcohol is not allowed in this park at night.