잔

jan

Used for

cups and glasses

For drinks by the cup or glass — coffee, tea, a shot.

Number system

Native Korean numbers — 하나, 둘, 셋 (한, 두, 세 before a counter) →

Examples

• 아메리카노 한 잔amerikano han janone americano
• 우리 한잔해요.uri hanjanhaeyo.Let's grab a drink.
• 커피를 하루에 세 잔 마셔요.keopireul harue se jan masyeoyo.I drink three cups of coffee a day.

Common mistake

Taking 한잔하다 literally. “Let's have one glass” really means “let's go for drinks.”