Glass in Korean 🇰🇷

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glass	잔

How to say “glass” in Korean? “잔”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “잔” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on glass in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to Remember:
• Associate “잔 (jan)” with “jar” since both start with “ja” and are containers—this can help trigger your memory of a drinking vessel.
• Visualize a glass filled with your favorite drink while saying “jan” to build a mental connection.

Explanation:
• 잔 (jan) is a noun meaning “glass” or “cup” used for holding beverages.
• It is commonly used when referring to a container for a drink, as in ordering or serving beverages.
• This word is distinct from 유리 (yuri), which means “glass” as a material.

Other Words with Similar Meaning:
• 술잔 (suljan): specifically refers to a drinking glass used for alcoholic beverages.
• 컵 (keop): a loanword meaning “cup,” generally used for modern, disposable drink containers.

Alternate Meanings and Slang Usage:
• 잔 (jan) primarily means a drinking vessel; by itself, it isn’t widely used as slang.
• However, it appears in compound words like 잔소리 (jansori), meaning “nagging” or “badgering,” where 잔 contributes to a different meaning.
• In casual contexts, ordering “한 잔” simply means “one drink,” and it can carry the connotation of socializing over alcohol.

Example Sentences:
• 커피 한 잔 마실래요? (Keopi han jan masillaeyo?) – Would you like to have a cup of coffee?
• 친구와 술잔을 기울이며 이야기를 나눴어요. (Chingu-wa suljan-eul giurimyeo iyagireul nanwosseoyo.) – I clinked glasses and chatted with a friend.
• 힘들 때, 따뜻한 차 한 잔이 큰 위로가 돼요. (Himdeul ttae, ttatteutan cha han jani keun wiroga dwaeyo.) – When times are tough, a warm cup of tea is a great comfort.

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