뜨아 (tteua)
What 뜨아 means
A hot Americano.
When Koreans use it
Use it when contrasting a hot coffee order with 아아.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 오늘도 아아야?
B: 아니, 오늘은 뜨아.
English
A: Iced Americano again?
B: No, a hot one today.
Use it with care
Short for 뜨거운 아메리카노. The full drink name is clearer at a busy counter.
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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