Dictionary — Entry No. 1055
우유
uyu · noun
우유
uyu
[WOO-yoo]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Milk in Korean. Refers to dairy milk product commonly consumed as beverage or used in cooking.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Milk consumption increased in Korea with Western influence. Korean school children drink milk daily. Milk is offered at restaurants and cafes. Important in Korean breakfast culture.
Example Sentences
나는 아침에 우유를 마셔.
naneun achim-e uyu-reul masyeo.
I drink milk in the morning (daily routine)
우유가 없어.
uyu-ga eopseo.
There’s no milk (shortage/absence)
이 우유는 언제까지 괜찮아?
i uyu-neun eonje-kkaji gwenchana?
Until when is this milk good? (checking expiration)
⚠️ Don’t use uyu when…
우유 refers to cow’s milk specifically. Plant-based alternatives have different names (두유 soymilk, 귀리우유 oat milk). Expiration dates are strictly followed in Korea.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Father Is Strange — family breakfast scenes featuring milk as daily staple
- K-Pop: NewJeans — members discussing milk and healthy eating habits in interviews
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