When to use drinking alcohol in Korean

When to use it

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 do not drink alcohol at lunch.

2. 학교 축제에서도 학생은 음주를 하면 안 돼요.

   Even at the school festival, students must not drink alcohol.

3. 이 공원은 밤에 음주가 금지예요.

   Drinking alcohol is prohibited in this park at night.

4. 친구가 오늘은 음주 안 할 거라고 말했어요.

   My friend said that they would not drink alcohol today.

5. 편의점 앞에서는 음주를 하면 안 돼요.

   You must not drink alcohol in front of the convenience store.

6. 비행기 안에서는 음주를 많이 하지 마세요.

   Please do not drink too much alcohol on the plane.