When to use shot glass in Korean

When to use it

A shot glass (술잔) is a very small glass used for strong drinks like soju. People use this word when talking about drinking at home, in a restaurant, or buying small drink cups. It usually means a small glass for alcohol, not a regular water cup.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 작은 술잔을 씻었어요.

   I washed the small shot glass at home.

2. 식당에서 술잔 두 개를 달라고 했어요.

   I asked for two shot glasses at the restaurant.

3. 친구가 술잔에 소주를 조금 따랐어요.

   My friend poured a little soju into the shot glass.

4. 여행 기념으로 나무 술잔을 샀어요.

   I bought a wooden shot glass as a travel souvenir.

5. 캠핑장에서 술잔이 테이블에서 떨어졌어요.

   The shot glass fell from the table at the campsite.

6. 미술 시간에 술잔 그림을 그렸어요.

   I drew a picture of a shot glass in art class.