Pronunciation Guide
라떼[latte]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"tt" is a tense, unaspirated "t"
English Translation
latte
Meaning & Usage
Coffee made with espresso and steamed milk. From the Italian word 'latte' meaning 'milk.' In Korea, besides cafe lattes, variations like green tea latte, sweet potato latte, and chestnut latte are popular. '라떼는 말이야' is a Korean pun meaning 'back in my day,' playing on 'latte' sounding like '나 때' (my time).
Learning Tips
- 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
- 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
- 💡Beverages and drinks vocabulary
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)
Example Sentences
Beginner
I drink latte.
Intermediate
I ordered latte at a cafe.
Advanced
latte is a drink that Korean people enjoy.
Master
The varieties and ways of drinking latte reflect Korean beverage culture.
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