sip
word
/ˈsɪp/
sip
/sˈɪp/
sip
Definition
To drink a small amount of liquid slowly, taking just a little at a time. It can also refer to a small amount of a drink.
Usage & Nuances
'Sip' is usually gentle and careful; often used for hot drinks or to taste something slowly. 'Take a sip' is common for nouns, 'sip' for verbs. Avoid using 'sip' for quick, large drinks (use 'gulp' or 'chug' instead).
Spanish: sorbo - sorberPortuguese (BR): gole - dar um golePortuguese (PT): gole - dar um goleChinese (Simplified): 小口喝 - 啜饮Chinese (Traditional): 小口喝 - 啜飲Hindi: चुस्की लेनाArabic: رشف - يشرب رشفًاBengali: চুমুক - চুমুক দেওয়াRussian: глоток - делать глотокJapanese: ひとくち - 少しずつ飲むVietnamese: nhấp - nhấp một ngụmKorean: 홀짝 - 홀짝이다Turkish: yudum - yudumlamakUrdu: چسکیIndonesian: menyesap - seruput
Example Sentences
"Just sip it — it's really spicy," she warned.
natural
He likes to sip coffee while reading the news every morning.
natural
After a long run, even a cold sip of water feels amazing.
natural
May I have a sip of your water?
basic
He took a sip of hot tea.
basic
Please sip your drink slowly.
basic