What it means
물 means water. Essential vocabulary for daily life — ordering at restaurants, asking for water, or describing drinks.
Nuance & when to use
Combine it: 냉수 (naengsu, cold water), 따뜻한 물 (ttatteuthan mul, warm water), 수돗물 (sudotmul, tap water). In restaurants simply say 물 주세요 to ask for water.
⚠ Common mistake
Don't confuse 물 (mul, water) with 불 (bul, fire). The initial consonants differ: ㅁ (m) vs ㅂ (b). Practice listening carefully.
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FAQ
When is this used?
Combine it: 냉수 (naengsu, cold water), 따뜻한 물 (ttatteuthan mul, warm water), 수돗물 (sudotmul, tap water). In restaurants simply say 물 주세요 to ask for water.
What's a common mistake?
Don't confuse 물 (mul, water) with 불 (bul, fire). The initial consonants differ: ㅁ (m) vs ㅂ (b). Practice listening carefully.
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