달고나커피
dalgo nakopinoun★Intermediate— dalgona coffee
informal
A popular Korean coffee drink made by whipping instant coffee, sugar, and hot water into a frothy, creamy mixture, typically served over milk.
카페에서 달고나커피를 주문했다.
I ordered dalgona coffee at the café.
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This drink became widely popularized through social media trends.
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Cultural Context
Dalgona coffee is often enjoyed as a sweet, Instagram-worthy beverage, especially among younger generations.
📖Word Origin
Named after '달고나' (dalgona), a traditional Korean honeycomb candy, due to its frothy, candy-like texture.
📝Usage Notes
Often associated with Korean beauty and lifestyle trends, especially on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Word Breakdown
달고나
dalgona (a traditional Korean honeycomb candy)
root커피
coffee
root한영사전