When to use cup in Korean

When to use it

A cup (컵) is a small container you use to drink water, tea, coffee, or juice. At home, at school, or in a cafe, people use a cup every day. You can also talk about buying, washing, or carrying a cup.

Example sentences

1. 컵에 물을 마셔요.

   I drink water from a cup.

2. 이 컵은 아주 예뻐요.

   This cup is very pretty.

3. 학교에서 컵에 우유를 마셨어요.

   I drank milk from a cup at school.

4. 공원에서 종이컵에 주스를 마셨어요.

   I drank juice from a paper cup at the park.

5. 가게에서 새 컵을 샀어요.

   I bought a new cup at the store.

6. 여행할 때 작은 컵을 가져가요.

   I take a small cup when I travel.