Korean · Food & Drink

우유

uyu

Milk

Beginnernoun

Definition

A white drink produced by cows.

Example

아이가 매일 우유를 마셔요.

The child drinks milk every day.

Etymology

The term '우유' (uyu) originates from Sino-Korean vocabulary, fundamentally meaning milk. It has been a staple part of Korean nutrition for many generations.

How & Where It’s Used

Uyu is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts in discussions about dairy or nutrition, prevalent in households and cafés.

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