Nuance Dictionary / Drinking & Dining Culture
따르다 ttareu-da
To pour (a drink) — the physical gesture of offering liquid to another
What does 따르다 mean?
따르다 (ttareu-da) means: To pour (a drink) — the physical gesture of offering liquid to another.
Pouring in Korean culture carries strict relational weight. The physical act of holding the bottle with two hands or supporting the arm reflects age hierarchy, respect, and the conscious bridging of distance between two people.
How it's actually used
- 제가 먼저 잔에 술을 따라 드릴게요.
jega meonjeo jane sureul ttara deurilgeyo.
Let me pour a drink in your glass first.
💡 Used when politely offering a drink to an elder or guest. - 목이 마르니까 물 좀 따라 줘.
mogi mareunikka mul jom ttara jwo.
I'm thirsty, please pour me some water.
💡 Casual phrasing used with friends or younger people. - 차가운 보리차를 시원하게 한 잔 따라 마셨다.
chagaun borichareul siwonhage han jan ttara masyeotda.
I poured myself a refreshing glass of cold barley tea.
💡 Describes the action of pouring for oneself.
Related words in Drinking & Dining Culture
해장(하다) hae-jang-ha-da필름(이) 끊기다 pil-leum-i-kkeun-ki-da주사(를 부리다) ju-sa-reul-bu-ri-da달리다 dal-li-da건배사 geon-bae-sa