Korean expression
술 먹고
Said by Jimin (BTS)
What does 술 먹고 mean?
술 먹고 means "After drinking alcohol, I dance a lot." in Korean.
How it works here
‘술 먹고’ means ‘after drinking alcohol’, with ‘-고’ connecting it to the next action.
Key expression
술을 먹다
To drink alcohol
‘술을 먹다’ (to drink alcohol) is conversational and means the same as ‘술을 마시다’. It is used for alcohol, not ordinary drinks.
When it's used
Used casually among close people to talk about habits or preferences at gatherings.
The line
제가 좀 술 먹고 춤을 많이 춰요
I tend to drink and dance a lot.
Talking casually with close people about a usual drinking and dancing habit.
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More examples
저는 가끔 혼자 집에서 술을 먹어요.
I sometimes drink alone at home.
그는 회식 자리에서 술을 많이 먹었다.
He drank a lot at the company dinner.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
술 먹고
제가 좀 술 먹고 춤을 많이 춰요
I tend to drink and dance a lot.
- Describing a habit of drinking tea
- Saying that one eats meals very slowly
- Casually talking about a drinking habit at gatherings
Show the answer
Casually talking about a drinking habit at gatherings
to drink alcohol. ‘술을 먹다’ (to drink alcohol) is conversational and means the same as ‘술을 마시다’. It is used for alcohol, not ordinary drinks.
Other words in this line
- 저
- I; me
- 좀
- A little; somewhat
- 술
- Alcohol; liquor
- 먹다
- To eat; drink
- 춤
- Dance
- 많이
- A lot
- 추다
- To dance
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