When you want to say "one bottle" in Korean, you use "한 병" (han byeong). This phrase combines "한" (han), which means "one," and "병" (byeong), meaning "bottle." It's a simple and direct way to specify a quantity of one bottle.
For example, if you're ordering a drink, you might say "물 한 병 주세요" (mul han byeong juseyo), meaning "Please give me one bottle of water."
When you want to say "one bottle" in Korean, you use "한 병" (han byeong). This combines "한" (han), which means "one," with "병" (byeong), meaning "bottle."
It's a really common way to talk about quantities, especially when you're ordering drinks or buying items that come in bottles. For example, you might ask for "콜라 한 병" (cola han byeong) for "one bottle of coke."
Remember that "한" is a native Korean number and is often used with counting units like "병."
Mastering this phrase will help you a lot in everyday conversations, like at a restaurant or a store.
When talking about quantities of bottled items, Koreans use specific counting words, which are called counters. For 'bottle,' the counter is '병' (byeong).
So, to say 'one bottle,' you combine the native Korean number '한' (han), which is the short form of '하나' (hana), with the counter '병' (byeong). This gives you '한 병' (han byeong).
This structure is very common in Korean when counting various objects. You'll encounter similar patterns for counting things like people, animals, or pieces of fruit.
Learning these counters is important because you can't just put a number before a noun directly in many cases. So, remember '한 병' for 'one bottle'!
How Formal Is It?
"물 한 병 주시겠어요? (Would you please give me one bottle of water?)"
"콜라 한 병 주세요. (Please give me one bottle of cola.)"
"소주 한 병 마실까? (Shall we drink one bottle of soju?)"
"우유 한 병 주세요! (Please give me one bottle of milk!)"
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Counters are used in Korean to specify the quantity of nouns. For 'bottle,' the counter is '병' (byeong). When counting objects, the number comes before the counter.
물 한 병 (mul han byeong) - one bottle of water
Korean uses native Korean numbers (하나, 둘, 셋, 넷...) when counting with most counters. '하나' (hana) becomes '한' (han) when used with a counter.
맥주 한 병 (maekju han byeong) - one bottle of beer
The structure for counting is [noun] + [native Korean number (modified)] + [counter].
우유 한 병 (uyu han byeong) - one bottle of milk
For numbers two, three, and four, the native Korean numbers '둘' (dul), '셋' (set), and '넷' (net) also change their form when used with counters, becoming '두' (du), '세' (se), and '네' (ne) respectively.
콜라 두 병 (kolla du byeong) - two bottles of cola
When asking about the quantity of bottles, you would use '몇 병' (myeot byeong) which means 'how many bottles'.
소주 몇 병 (soju myeot byeong)? - How many bottles of soju?
수준별 예문
물 한 병 주세요.
Please give me one bottle of water.
맥주 한 병 마셨어요.
I drank one bottle of beer.
우유 한 병 샀어요.
I bought one bottle of milk.
콜라 한 병만 더요.
Just one more bottle of cola.
주스 한 병이 냉장고에 있어요.
There is one bottle of juice in the refrigerator.
와인 한 병을 선물했어요.
I gifted one bottle of wine.
소스 한 병이 거의 다 떨어졌어요.
One bottle of sauce is almost used up.
샴푸 한 병이면 충분해요.
One bottle of shampoo is enough.
물 한 병 주세요.
Please give me one bottle of water.
맥주 한 병 마셨어요.
I drank one bottle of beer.
와인 한 병 선물했어요.
I gave one bottle of wine as a gift.
우유 한 병이 냉장고에 있어요.
There is one bottle of milk in the refrigerator.
주스 한 병 가격이 얼마예요?
How much is one bottle of juice?
콜라 한 병만 더 주세요.
Please give me just one more bottle of coke.
이 약은 하루에 한 병씩 마셔야 해요.
You should drink one bottle of this medicine per day.
빈 병 한 병을 버렸어요.
I threw away one empty bottle.
자주 혼동되는 단어
This is the standalone native Korean word for 'one'. When used with a noun, a counter word is often needed, or the form changes (e.g., '한' with '병').
This is a general counter for items. While you can say '물 한 개' (one piece of water), '물 한 병' is more specific and natural for liquids in bottles.
This is a counter for glasses or cups. So, '물 한 잔' means 'one glass of water', which is different from '한 병' (one bottle).
혼동하기 쉬운
This phrase literally means 'one bottle'. Learners might get confused when it's used as a counting unit for items that come in bottles, as the structure is a bit different from English.
'한' means 'one' and '병' means 'bottle'. When combined, it functions as 'a bottle of' or 'one bottle'.
물 한 병 주세요. (Please give me one bottle of water.)
Similar to '한 병', learners might struggle with '두' meaning 'two' combined with '병' for 'two bottles'.
'두' is the native Korean word for 'two' when counting, and '병' is 'bottle'. Together, it means 'two bottles'.
맥주 두 병 마셨어요. (I drank two bottles of beer.)
Continuing the pattern, '세' for 'three' and '병' for 'bottle' can be confusing for those not used to Korean counting units.
'세' is the native Korean word for 'three' used in counting, and '병' is 'bottle'. So, 'three bottles'.
우유 세 병 샀어요. (I bought three bottles of milk.)
Understanding the numerical component '네' for 'four' in conjunction with '병' can be a point of confusion.
'네' is the native Korean word for 'four' when counting things, and '병' means 'bottle'. This translates to 'four bottles'.
주스 네 병 가져왔어요. (I brought four bottles of juice.)
The pattern continues with '다섯' for 'five', and integrating it with '병' as a counting unit can be tricky.
'다섯' is the native Korean word for 'five', and '병' means 'bottle'. Together, it refers to 'five bottles'.
콜라 다섯 병 주문할게요. (I will order five bottles of cola.)
셀프 테스트 60 질문
The speaker is asking for 'one bottle of water'.
The speaker bought 'one bottle of milk'.
The speaker is asking 'How about one bottle of beer?'.
Read this aloud:
주스 한 병
Focus: 한 병
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Read this aloud:
콜라 한 병 주세요.
Focus: 콜라 한 병 주세요
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Read this aloud:
물 한 병 더 있어요?
Focus: 물 한 병 더 있어요?
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저는 우유 ___ 마셨어요. (I drank ___ of milk.)
한 병 (han byeong) means 'one bottle' and is the appropriate counter for bottles of milk.
냉장고에 물이 ___ 있어요. (There is ___ of water in the refrigerator.)
한 병 (han byeong) is used to count bottles, so it's correct for a bottle of water.
친구에게 와인 ___ 선물했어요. (I gifted my friend ___ of wine.)
한 병 (han byeong) is the correct counter for a bottle of wine.
식당에서 콜라 '한 병'을 주문했어요. (I ordered 'one bottle' of coke at the restaurant.)
It is common to order drinks like cola by the bottle, so '한 병' is correct.
시장에 가서 사과 '한 병'을 샀어요. (I went to the market and bought 'one bottle' of apples.)
Apples are typically counted by individual pieces or in bags/boxes, not by bottles. '한 병' is incorrect here.
저는 매일 주스 '한 병'을 마셔요. (I drink 'one bottle' of juice every day.)
It is perfectly normal to drink juice from a bottle, so '한 병' is appropriate.
This sentence asks for 'one bottle of apple juice.' In Korean, the quantity (한 병) comes before the item it quantifies (주스).
This sentence means 'I drank one bottle of water.' The structure is 'item + quantity + verb.'
This means 'There is one bottle of milk in the refrigerator.' The location (냉장고에) comes first, followed by the item (우유) and its quantity (한 병).
저는 갈증이 나서 물 ___ 마셨어요.
The sentence means 'I was thirsty, so I drank one bottle of water.' '한 병을' means 'one bottle'.
선물로 와인 ___ 준비했어요.
The sentence means 'I prepared one bottle of wine as a gift.' '한 병을' is the correct object form for 'one bottle'.
냉장고에 우유 ___ 남았어요.
The sentence means 'Only one bottle of milk is left in the refrigerator.' '한 병만' means 'only one bottle'.
식탁 위에 콜라 ___ 놓여 있어요.
The sentence means 'One bottle of cola is placed on the table.' '한 병이' is the correct subject form for 'one bottle'.
그는 맥주 ___ 단숨에 비웠어요.
The sentence means 'He emptied one bottle of beer in one gulp.' '한 병을' is the direct object.
여행 갈 때 물 ___ 꼭 챙겨가세요.
The sentence means 'When you travel, be sure to bring one bottle of water.' '한 병을' is the direct object of '챙겨가세요' (bring).
Choose the most natural way to say 'I need one bottle of water' in Korean.
In Korean, the counter '한 병' (one bottle) typically comes before the verb and after the noun it quantifies, with the particle '이/가' attached to the noun phrase. So, '물 한 병이' is the most natural construction.
Which sentence correctly uses '한 병' to ask for one bottle of beer?
When making a request, the object followed by the counter and the verb '주세요' (please give me) is the correct structure. '맥주 한 병' (one bottle of beer) is the correct phrase.
Select the sentence that means 'He drank one bottle of soju.'
The object particle '을/를' should follow the noun phrase '소주 한 병' (one bottle of soju) when it is the direct object of the verb '마셨어요' (drank).
The phrase '한 병' can only be used for liquids.
While '한 병' most commonly refers to liquids in bottles, it can technically be used for anything packaged in a bottle, even if it's not a liquid (e.g., vitamins, pills in a large bottle, though less common).
In Korean, the counter '한 병' always comes immediately before the noun it quantifies.
The counter '한 병' typically comes after the noun it quantifies, e.g., '물 한 병' (one bottle of water), not '한 병 물'.
If you want to say 'two bottles', you would say '두 병'.
Yes, '두 병' correctly translates to 'two bottles'. '한', '두', '세', '네' are native Korean numbers used with counters.
냉장고에 우유 ___만 남아 있어요. (There's only ___ of milk left in the fridge.)
To express 'one bottle' in Korean, you use '한 병'. '한 박스' means 'one box', '한 잔' means 'one glass/cup', and '한 개' means 'one item/piece'.
이 와인 셀러에는 와인 ___이 보관되어 있습니다. (This wine cellar stores ___ of wine.)
'한 병' correctly refers to 'one bottle'. '한 다발' is a 'bunch', '한 묶음' is a 'bundle', and '한 그릇' is a 'bowl'.
손님에게 물 ___을 가져다줄까요? (Shall I bring ___ of water for the guest?)
For a bottle of water, '한 병' is the appropriate choice. '한 통' refers to a large container or drum, '한 잔' is a glass/cup, and '한 팩' is a pack.
선반 위에 오래된 간장 ___이 먼지를 뒤집어쓰고 있었다. (An old ___ of soy sauce was covered in dust on the shelf.)
'한 병' is the correct counter for a bottle of soy sauce. '한 봉지' is a bag, '한 캔' is a can, and '한 상자' is a box.
그는 갈증이 나서 생수 ___을 단숨에 비웠다. (Thirsty, he emptied ___ of mineral water in one gulp.)
'한 병' is used for a bottle of mineral water. '한 잔' and '한 컵' both refer to a glass/cup, and '한 개' is a general counter for items.
테이블 위에 빈 와인 ___이 놓여 있었다. (There was an empty ___ of wine on the table.)
'한 병' is the correct counter for a bottle. '한 묶음' means a bundle, '한 개' is a general item, and '한 다발' is a bunch.
Imagine you're at a Korean supermarket. You need to buy a specific type of drink that comes in a bottle. Write a short dialogue (2-3 sentences) where you ask a store clerk for 'one bottle' of that drink. Specify the drink.
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저기요, 오렌지 주스 한 병 주세요. (Excuse me, please give me one bottle of orange juice.)
You are describing an event where someone drank a lot. Write a sentence explaining that a person 'drank one whole bottle' of something, implying it was a significant amount.
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그는 와인 한 병을 전부 마셨어요. (He drank one whole bottle of wine.)
You're making a shopping list for a party. Write a sentence stating that you need to buy 'one bottle' of soda for the party.
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파티를 위해 콜라 한 병을 사야 해요. (I need to buy one bottle of cola for the party.)
이 사람은 친구와 함께 무엇을 마셨나요?
Read this passage:
친구와 함께 저녁 식사를 하다가 와인 한 병을 비웠어요. 우리는 많은 이야기를 나누며 즐거운 시간을 보냈죠. 다음 날 아침에는 약간의 두통이 있었지만, 후회는 없어요.
이 사람은 친구와 함께 무엇을 마셨나요?
문장에서 '와인 한 병을 비웠어요'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage explicitly states '비웠어요 와인 한 병' (emptied one bottle of wine).)
문장에서 '와인 한 병을 비웠어요'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage explicitly states '비웠어요 와인 한 병' (emptied one bottle of wine).)
이 사람은 운동 전에 무엇을 했나요?
Read this passage:
오늘 아침에 물 한 병을 마시고 운동을 시작했어요. 건강을 유지하기 위해 매일 충분한 수분을 섭취하는 것이 중요하다고 생각해요.
이 사람은 운동 전에 무엇을 했나요?
문장에서 '물 한 병을 마시고 운동을 시작했어요'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage explicitly states '물 한 병을 마시고 운동을 시작했어요' (drank one bottle of water and started exercising).)
문장에서 '물 한 병을 마시고 운동을 시작했어요'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage explicitly states '물 한 병을 마시고 운동을 시작했어요' (drank one bottle of water and started exercising).)
김치를 만들 때 필요한 재료는 무엇인가요?
Read this passage:
김치를 만들 때, 멸치액젓 한 병이 필요해요. 이것은 김치의 맛을 결정하는 중요한 재료 중 하나입니다. 액젓이 없으면 김치 맛이 제대로 나지 않아요.
김치를 만들 때 필요한 재료는 무엇인가요?
문장에서 '멸치액젓 한 병이 필요해요'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage explicitly states '멸치액젓 한 병이 필요해요' (one bottle of anchovy sauce is needed).)
문장에서 '멸치액젓 한 병이 필요해요'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage explicitly states '멸치액젓 한 병이 필요해요' (one bottle of anchovy sauce is needed).)
그가 마셨던 와인은 도수가 높아 겨우 ___ 마시고도 금방 취해버렸다.
Contextually, '겨우' (barely) suggests a small quantity, making '한 병' (one bottle) the most appropriate choice to convey that even a single bottle was enough to get him drunk due to the high alcohol content. The other options imply larger quantities that would contradict '겨우'.
이번 프로젝트의 성공을 축하하며, 우리는 샴페인 ___ 터뜨렸다.
While celebrating, popping a single bottle of champagne is a common idiom representing the act of celebration. '한 병을 터뜨리다' is a natural collocation.
그는 갈증을 해소하기 위해 냉장고에서 시원한 물 ___ 꺼내 단숨에 마셨다.
When someone is very thirsty and drinks water in one go ('단숨에 마셨다'), it's most natural to refer to drinking one bottle of water. Drinking multiple bottles 'in one go' is less plausible.
비싼 와인이라 아껴 마시려 했지만, 결국 ___ 그 자리에서 다 비웠다.
The phrase '아껴 마시려 했지만' (tried to drink sparingly) implies a single, precious bottle. '그 자리에서 다 비웠다' (finished it all on the spot) further reinforces that it was a single item being consumed entirely.
그는 건강을 위해 매일 아침 빈속에 따뜻한 물 ___ 마시는 습관을 들였다.
For a daily health habit of drinking warm water on an empty stomach, '한 병' (one bottle) is a common and reasonable quantity. Drinking multiple bottles every morning would be excessive.
어머니께서는 항상 냉장고에 아이들을 위한 우유 ___ 미리 사두신다.
When stocking up on milk for children, buying 'a bottle' or 'bottles' is common. While other options aren't strictly wrong, '한 병' is a general and natural way to refer to the quantity on hand, implying at least one bottle is kept. In this context, it refers to a unit of purchase or storage.
Imagine you're at a Korean convenience store. You want to buy one bottle of orange juice. Write a short dialogue (2-3 sentences) with the cashier.
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Sample answer
손님: 오렌지 주스 한 병 주세요. 캐셔: 네, 여기 있습니다.
You are writing a review for a restaurant. You ordered one bottle of a specific type of wine. Describe your experience, mentioning the wine.
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이탈리아 레스토랑에서 저녁을 먹었습니다. 분위기도 좋고 음식도 맛있었어요. 특히, 제가 좋아하는 레드 와인 한 병을 주문했는데, 정말 훌륭했습니다.
You are making a shopping list for a party. You need to buy several items, including one bottle of soda. Write out your shopping list.
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Sample answer
파티 준비물: 콜라 한 병, 사과 5개, 빵 2개, 과자.
김민수 씨가 저녁 식사에 곁들일 와인을 몇 병 샀습니까?
Read this passage:
김민수 씨는 퇴근 후 슈퍼마켓에 들러 장을 봤습니다. 그는 저녁 식사에 곁들일 와인 한 병과 다음 날 아침에 마실 우유 한 병을 샀습니다. 계산대에서 계산을 마친 후, 그는 집으로 향했습니다.
김민수 씨가 저녁 식사에 곁들일 와인을 몇 병 샀습니까?
지문에 '와인 한 병'이라고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에 '와인 한 병'이라고 명시되어 있습니다.
이 글의 주요 내용은 무엇입니까?
Read this passage:
환경 보호를 위해 플라스틱 사용을 줄이는 것이 중요합니다. 많은 사람들이 일회용 플라스틱 물병 대신 개인 텀블러를 사용하고 있습니다. 하지만 여전히 길거리에서는 버려진 플라스틱 물 한 병을 쉽게 찾아볼 수 있습니다.
이 글의 주요 내용은 무엇입니까?
이 글은 플라스틱 사용을 줄여야 한다는 환경 보호의 메시지를 전달하고 있습니다.
이 글은 플라스틱 사용을 줄여야 한다는 환경 보호의 메시지를 전달하고 있습니다.
화자가 캠핑에 가져간 음료는 총 몇 병입니까?
Read this passage:
친구와의 캠핑을 준비하면서, 저는 마실 음료를 챙겼습니다. 시원한 탄산수 한 병과 제가 좋아하는 과일 주스 한 병을 아이스박스에 넣었습니다. 완벽한 캠핑이 될 것 같아요!
화자가 캠핑에 가져간 음료는 총 몇 병입니까?
탄산수 한 병과 과일 주스 한 병, 총 두 병을 가져갔습니다.
탄산수 한 병과 과일 주스 한 병, 총 두 병을 가져갔습니다.
This sentence asks for 'only one bottle of beer.' The order specifies the item, the quantity, and then the polite request.
This sentence means 'He drank a whole bottle of water.' The subject comes first, followed by the object with its quantity, and then the verb.
This translates to 'One bottle of wine is left.' The item and quantity come before the verb indicating its state.
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예시
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관련 문법 규칙
food 관련 단어
몇 개
A2How many items?
~정도
A1Suffix meaning "about" or "approximately."
추가
A2Addition, extra (e.g., extra order).
~은/는 후에
A2After ~ing; indicates an action that occurs subsequent to another.
중에서
A2Among, out of (selection).
식욕
A2Appetite.
에피타이저
A2An appetizer.
전채
A2Appetizer.
먹음직스럽다
B2To look appetizing, delicious.
사과
A1apple
