혼술 (honsul)
What 혼술 means
Having a drink alone.
When Koreans use it
Describe drinking alcohol by yourself rather than at a social gathering.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 어제 누구랑 마셨어?
B: 집에서 가볍게 혼술했어.
English
A: Who did you drink with yesterday?
B: I had a quiet drink at home.
Use it with care
Short for 혼자 마시는 술. A description, not encouragement to drink.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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