Korean Dictionary
How to say "Banana Milk" in Korean
“Banana Milk” in Korean is 바나나우유 (pronounced "banana uyu").
바나나우유
banana uyu
Usage & Context
A popular Korean flavored milk drink with a distinctive yellow color and banana flavor. It's been a beloved beverage since the 1970s and is enjoyed by both children and adults. The drink is widely available in Korean convenience stores.
Example Sentence
바나나우유는 맛있어요.
Banana milk is delicious.
How to use 바나나우유 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Banana Milk” is 바나나우유, romanized as banana uyu.
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Pronunciation Guide
'Ba-na-na' sounds very similar to the English 'banana,' with a soft 'b' and 'n' sound. 'U-yu' sounds like 'oo-yoo,' with 'oo' as in 'moon' and 'yoo' as in 'you.'
More Example Sentences
Describing a common and beloved Korean tradition.
목욕탕 갔다 나오면 바나나우유 꼭 마셔야죠!
After coming out of the public bathhouse, you absolutely have to drink banana milk!
Noticing a sale at a convenience store.
편의점에서 바나나우유 2+1 행사 중이에요.
The convenience store has a 'buy two get one free' promotion on banana milk.
Introducing Korean culture to a friend.
외국인 친구가 바나나우유 맛에 반했어요.
My foreign friend fell in love with the taste of banana milk.
Cultural Context
Banana milk, particularly the iconic Binggrae brand in its distinctive pot-bellied container, is a beloved Korean beverage. It's a nostalgic drink for many Koreans, often associated with childhood or a refreshing treat after a public bath (목욕탕). Its popularity has even spread globally, becoming a must-try item for tourists visiting Korea and a common sight in K-dramas, symbolizing a piece of everyday Korean life.
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Common Phrases
바나나우유 하나 주세요.
Please give me one banana milk.
바나나우유 마실래?
Do you want to drink banana milk?
목욕탕엔 바나나우유지!
Banana milk is a must after the bathhouse!
Related Expressions
딸기우유
ttalgi uyu
Strawberry milk.
초코우유
choko uyu
Chocolate milk.
흰 우유
huin uyu
Plain milk.
빙그레 바나나맛우유
Binggrae Bananamat Uyu
The specific iconic brand of banana milk.
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